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Richard Nicholson (rower)

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Richard Nicholson
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1937-11-22) 22 November 1937 (age 87)
Nottingham, England
Sport
SportRowing
ClubNottingham & Union Rowing Club

Richard J Nicholson (born 22 November 1937) is a retired British rower. He competed in the men's coxless pair event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1] He was selected to represent Britain again at the 1966 World Rowing Championships partnering R C Waite in the coxless pair, they finished in 11th place overall after a fifth place finish in the B final.[2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Richard Nicholson Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
  2. ^ "FROM OUR ROWING CORRESPONDENT. "British crews well prepared." Times, 8 Sept. 1966, p. 5". Times Digital Archives.
  3. ^ "FROM OUR ROWING CORRESPONDENT. "Mixed day for British competitors." Times, 9 Sept. 1966, p. 6". Times Digital Archives.
  4. ^ "FROM OUR ROWING CORRESPONDENT-. "All Britain's crews in semi-finals." Times, 10 Sept. 1966, p. 3". Times Digital Archives.