About David Wight
Lived 1934 – 2017 (aged 83). David Wight was an American rower.
David Henry "Dave" Wight (July 28, 1934, in London – November 9, 2017), was an American competition rower and Olympic champion.
He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, where he received a gold medal in eights with the American team.
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Who was David Wight?
American rower
When was David Wight born?
David Wight was born on 28 July 1934 in London.
When did David Wight die?
David Wight died on 9 November 2017.
What was David Wight's occupation?
David Wight was a rower.
What nationality was David Wight?
David Wight was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Wight (rower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Wight. https://biography.guide/david-wight/
MLA: "David Wight." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-wight/.
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