Ronald Rhodes
Encyclopedia
Ronald Rhodes was a British
sprint canoer
who competed in the early 1960s. At the 1960 Summer Olympics
in Rome
, he finished fifth in K-1 1000 m
event while being eliminated in the semifnals of the K-1 4 x 500 m
event.
Rhodes was killed in a motorcycle
accident in Chelsea, London
.
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
sprint canoer
Canoe racing
This article discusses canoe sprint and canoe marathon, competitive forms of canoeing and kayaking on more or less flat water. Both sports are governed by the International Canoe Federation ....
who competed in the early 1960s. At the 1960 Summer Olympics
1960 Summer Olympics
The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held from August 25 to September 11, 1960 in Rome, Italy...
in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, he finished fifth in K-1 1000 m
Canoeing at the 1960 Summer Olympics - Men's K-1 1000 metres
The men's K-1 1000 metres event was an individual kayaking event conducted as part of the Canoeing at the 1960 Summer Olympics.-Medalists:-Heats:24 competitors first raced in three heats on August 26...
event while being eliminated in the semifnals of the K-1 4 x 500 m
Canoeing at the 1960 Summer Olympics - Men's K-1 4 x 500 metres
The men's K-1 4 x 500 metres event was a relay kayaking event conducted over 500 meters as part of the Canoeing at the 1960 Summer Olympics program on Lake Albano...
event.
Rhodes was killed in a motorcycle
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
accident in Chelsea, London
Chelsea, London
Chelsea is an area of West London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along the Chelsea Embankment, Cheyne Walk, Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour. Its eastern boundary was once defined by the River Westbourne, which is now in a pipe above...
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