Doug Hamilton (rower)
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Douglas Hamilton is a Canadian
rower
. He won a bronze medal in the Quadruple Sculls event at the 1984 Summer Olympics
. He also competed with in the same event at the 1988 Summer Olympics
, finishing in 9th place. In 1985 his quad crew won gold at the World's, held in Belgium. He married Lynn Polson
(member of Team Canada Women's Basketball team for 1984 Summer Olympics, placing 4th) and is father to OHL hockey players Freddie Hamilton
and Dougie Hamilton
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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...
. He won a bronze medal in the Quadruple Sculls event at the 1984 Summer Olympics
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
. He also competed with in the same event at the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
, finishing in 9th place. In 1985 his quad crew won gold at the World's, held in Belgium. He married Lynn Polson
Lynn Polson
Lynn Polson is a Canadian basketball player. She competed for Canada in the Women's Basketball event at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where the Canadian team finished in 4th place...
(member of Team Canada Women's Basketball team for 1984 Summer Olympics, placing 4th) and is father to OHL hockey players Freddie Hamilton
Freddie Hamilton
Freddie Hamilton is a Canadian ice hockey player currently playing for the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League . He was selected by the San Jose Sharks in the 5th round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. His brother, Dougie Hamilton is a defenseman for the Niagara IceDogs...
and Dougie Hamilton
Dougie Hamilton
Dougie Hamilton is a Canadian ice hockey player currently playing for the Niagara IceDogs of the OHL. He was selected ninth overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins. He was raised in St. Catharines, Ontario....
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External links
- Athlete Biography at Sports Reference