Charles Day (rower)

Olympic medal record
Men's rowing
Representing the  United States
1936 BerlinMen's eight

Charles Ward "Chuck" Day (October 19, 1914 May 26, 1962) was an American rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Colville, Washington.

In 1936 he won the gold medal as a member of the American boat in the eights competition. [1] He died of lung cancer due to years of heavy smoking at age 47.

References

  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill. "Chuck Day". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC.


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