William Gilmore
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William Evans Garrett Gilmore (February 16, 1895 – December 5, 1969) was an American
rower
who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
and in the 1932 Summer Olympics
.
In 1924 he won the silver medal in the single sculls.
Eight years later he won the gold medal with his partner Kenneth Myers
in the double sculls.
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 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
and in the 1932 Summer Olympics
1932 Summer Olympics
The 1932 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the X Olympiad, was a major world wide multi-athletic event which was celebrated in 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. No other cities made a bid to host these Olympics. Held during the worldwide Great Depression, many nations...
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In 1924 he won the silver medal in the single sculls.
Eight years later he won the gold medal with his partner Kenneth Myers
Kenneth Myers
Kenneth Myers was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, and in the 1932 Summer Olympics....
in the double sculls.