Clyde King (rower)

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Clyde King
Personal information
Birth nameClyde Whitlock King
BornSeptember 6, 1898 (1898-09-06)
Montezuma, Iowa, U.S.
DiedAugust 20, 1982 (1982-08-21) (aged 83)
Mill Valley, California, U.S.
Resting placeGolden Gate National Cemetery
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Men's eight

Clyde Whitlock King (September 6, 1898 – August 20, 1982) was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1]

King was born in Montezuma, Iowa.[2] In 1920, he was part of the American boat from the United States Naval Academy (USNA), which won the gold medal in the men's eight.[2]

He graduated from USNA in 1922, served during World War II and Korea, and rose to the rank of rear admiral. King died in Mill Valley, California,[2] and is buried with his wife Marjorie in Golden Gate National Cemetery.

References

  1. ^ "Clyde King". Olympedia. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Clyde King". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 31, 2015.

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