John Brinck

John Manning Brinck (September 16, 1908 May 19, 1934) was an American rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1928, he was part of the American boat, which won the gold medal in the eights. Brinck was shot dead in a robbery in Texas in 1934.[1][2]

John Brinck
Personal information
Birth nameJohn Manning Brinck
NationalityAmerican
Born(1908-09-16)September 16, 1908
Winters, California, U.S.
DiedMay 19, 1934(1934-05-19) (aged 25)
Falfurrias, Texas, U.S.
Sport
SportRowing
Event(s)Coxed eights

References

  1. "Winters Man Slain in Texas". Woodland Daily Democrat. May 21, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  2. John Brinck at Olympedia
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