About Bruce Dickson
Lived 1932 – 2006 (aged 74). Bruce Dickson was an Australian rower.
Bruce Dickson (17 October 1932 – 13 December 2006) was an Australian rower. He most notably competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Early life Dickson was born on 17 October 1932.
Career
Pre-Olympics Locally, Dickson was a part of the Albert Park Rowing Club,
Olympics Dickson spent 7 years training with his training partner Robert Duncan at the Albert Park Rowing Club, overseen by Duncan's father, Harry. When they qualified, they played for Australia in the 1956 Summer Olympics in the Male Coaxed Pairs category, playing the Soviet Union and Chile in the quarterfinal. His team was defeated in the semi-final by the USA and West Germany.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bruce Dickson?
Australian rower
When was Bruce Dickson born?
Bruce Dickson was born on 17 October 1932.
When did Bruce Dickson die?
Bruce Dickson died on 13 December 2006.
What was Bruce Dickson's occupation?
Bruce Dickson was a rower.
What nationality was Bruce Dickson?
Bruce Dickson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bruce Dickson (rower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bruce Dickson. https://biography.guide/bruce-dickson/
MLA: "Bruce Dickson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bruce-dickson/.
Chicago: "Bruce Dickson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bruce-dickson/.
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