Dick Lyon (rower)
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Richard "Dick" Avery Lyon (born September 7, 1939) is an American
rower
who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics
and in the 1972 Summer Olympics
.
He was born in San Fernando, California
.
In 1964 he was a crew member of the American boat which won the bronze medal in the coxless fours event.
Eight years later he finished ninth with his partner Larry Hough
in the coxless pairs competition.
United States
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rower
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics
1964 Summer Olympics
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Tokyo had been awarded with the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subsequently passed to Helsinki because of Japan's...
and in the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
.
He was born in San Fernando, California
San Fernando, California
San Fernando is a city located in the San Fernando Valley, in northwestern region of Los Angeles, California, United States. The population was 23,645 at the 2010 census, up from 23,564 at the 2000 census.-History:...
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In 1964 he was a crew member of the American boat which won the bronze medal in the coxless fours event.
Eight years later he finished ninth with his partner Larry Hough
Larry Hough
Lawrence "Larry" Alan Hough is an American rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Janesville, Wisconsin....
in the coxless pairs competition.