About Cyril Stiles
Lived 1904 – 1985 (aged 80). Cyril Stiles was a New Zealand rower.
Cyril Alec "Bob" Stiles (10 October 1904 – 5 March 1985) was a New Zealand rower. He won a silver medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in the coxless pairs with partner Rangi Thompson. He also won a bronze medal at the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney in the eights.
Stiles Place, a Christchurch street, is named after Stiles. The street runs off Arnst Place, named after Richard Arnst, another New Zealand rower. Both are near a part of the Avon River used by rowers, locally known as Kerr's Reach.
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Who was Cyril Stiles?
New Zealand rower (1904-1985)
When was Cyril Stiles born?
Cyril Stiles was born on 10 October 1904 in Pietermaritzburg.
When did Cyril Stiles die?
Cyril Stiles died on 5 March 1985.
What was Cyril Stiles's occupation?
Cyril Stiles was a rower.
What nationality was Cyril Stiles?
Cyril Stiles was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cyril Stiles. https://biography.guide/cyril-stiles/
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