Dick Lyon (rower)

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Richard Avery Lyon (September 7, 1939 July 8, 2019) was 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 pair competition.

FullnameRichard Avery Lyon
BornSeptember 7, 1939
DiedJuly 8, 2019(2019-07-08) (aged 79)
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Dick Lyon
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Full nameRichard Avery Lyon
BornSeptember 7, 1939
DiedJuly 8, 2019(2019-07-08) (aged 79)
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1964 TokyoCoxless four
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References

  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dick Lyon". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020.
  • Dick Lyon's obituary

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