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Derek Riley

1922 – 2018

Canadian rower

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About Derek Riley

Lived 1922 – 2018 (aged 95). Derek Riley was a Canadian rower.

John Derek Riley (July 1, 1922 – May 6, 2018) was a Canadian rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. Riley was inducted in the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009 and appointed the Order of Canada in 2014.

Early life and education Riley was born on July 1, 1922, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with degrees in commerce and accounting.

Career Riley began his career as a member of the Royal Canadian Navy in World War II. After starting rowing in the Winnipeg Rowing Club in 1946, Riley competed in rowing competitions for the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta and Northwest International Rowing Association. In RCH competitions, Riley won a juniors competition in 1946 and a seniors competition with Theo Dubois in 1947. Alternatively, Riley won over thirty medals in the NWIRA including a seniors event with Bob Richards in 1948 and every medal competition in 1961. His final NWIRA event was in 1963. The following year, he became a member of St. John's-Ravenscourt School's sports hall of fame. In 2014, Riley was appointed the Order of Canada. He died in Winnipeg on May 6, 2018, at the age of 95.

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Education
University of Manitoba
Awards
Member of the Order of Canada
Also known as
John Derek Riley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Derek Riley?

Canadian rower

When was Derek Riley born?

Derek Riley was born on 1 July 1922 in Winnipeg.

When did Derek Riley die?

Derek Riley died on 6 May 2018 in Winnipeg.

What was Derek Riley's occupation?

Derek Riley was a rower.

What nationality was Derek Riley?

Derek Riley was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Derek Riley

· Wikidata: Q5262307

· DBpedia: Derek Riley

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