Sherman Clark
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Sherman Rockwell Clark (November 16, 1899 – November 8, 1980) was an American
rower
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
.
In 1920 he was the coxswain
of the American boat from the United States Naval Academy
, which won the gold medal in the eights. He also won the silver medal as coxswain of the American boat in the coxed fours event.
He graduated from USNA in 1922. He retired as a rear admiral
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 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
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In 1920 he was the coxswain
Coxswain
The coxswain is the person in charge of a boat, particularly its navigation and steering. The etymology of the word gives us a literal meaning of "boat servant" since it comes from cox, a coxboat or other small vessel kept aboard a ship, and swain, which can be rendered as boy, in authority. ...
of the American boat from the United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
, which won the gold medal in the eights. He also won the silver medal as coxswain of the American boat in the coxed fours event.
He graduated from USNA in 1922. He retired as a rear admiral