Warren Westlund
Encyclopedia
Warren DeHaven Westlund (August 20, 1926 – February 13, 1992) was an American
rower
who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics
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He was born in Olympia, Washington
and died in Seattle.
In 1948 he was the strokeman of the American boat which won the gold medal in the coxed fours event.
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 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
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He was born in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, Washington
Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. It was incorporated on January 28, 1859. The population was 46,478 at the 2010 census...
and died in Seattle.
In 1948 he was the strokeman of the American boat which won the gold medal in the coxed fours event.