Howard Kingsbury
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Howard Thayer Kingsbury, Jr. (September 11, 1904 – October 27, 1991) was an American
rower
who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
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He was born in New York City
and died in Yarmouthport, Massachusetts. He was the father of Fred Kingsbury
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In 1924 he was part of the American boat, which won the gold medal in the eights.
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...
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He was born in New York City
New York City
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and died in Yarmouthport, Massachusetts. He was the father of Fred Kingsbury
Fred Kingsbury
Frederick "Fred" John Kingsbury, IV was an American rower who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia and is the son of Howard Kingsbury....
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In 1924 he was part of the American boat, which won the gold medal in the eights.