Lawrence Terry
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Lawrence Terry, Jr. (born April 12, 1946) is an American
rower
who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics
and in the 1972 Summer Olympics
.
He was born in Concord, Massachusetts
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In 1968 he was a crew member of the American boat which finished fifth in the coxless fours event.
Four years later he won the silver medal as strokeman of the American boat in the 1972 eights competition.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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 1968 Summer Olympics
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
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....
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He was born in Concord, Massachusetts
Concord, Massachusetts
Concord is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 17,668. Although a small town, Concord is noted for its leading roles in American history and literature.-History:...
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In 1968 he was a crew member of the American boat which finished fifth in the coxless fours event.
Four years later he won the silver medal as strokeman of the American boat in the 1972 eights competition.