About Dick Lyon
Lived 1939 – 2019 (aged 79). Dick Lyon was an American rower.
Richard Avery Lyon (September 7, 1939 – July 8, 2019) was an American rower who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics. He was born in San Fernando, California. In 1964 he was a crew member of the American boat which won the bronze medal in the coxless fours event. Eight years later he finished ninth with his partner Larry Hough in the coxless pair competition.
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Who was Dick Lyon?
American rower (1939-2019)
When was Dick Lyon born?
Dick Lyon was born on 7 September 1939 in San Fernando.
When did Dick Lyon die?
Dick Lyon died on 8 July 2019 in Huntington Lake.
What was Dick Lyon's occupation?
Dick Lyon was a rower.
What nationality was Dick Lyon?
Dick Lyon was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Lyon. https://biography.guide/dick-lyon/
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