About Donald Beer
Lived 1935 – 1997 (aged 61). Donald Beer was an American rower.
Donald A. E. Beer (May 31, 1935 – January 25, 1997) was an American competition rower and Olympic champion.
He received a gold medal in eights with the American rowing team at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. The eight rowers were Yale undergraduates. Beer was a member of the Class of 1957 for Yale with a major in electrical engineering, and graduated from Harvard Business School in 1959 with a master's degree in business administration.
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Who was Donald Beer?
American rower (1935–1997)
When was Donald Beer born?
Donald Beer was born on 31 May 1935 in New York City.
When did Donald Beer die?
Donald Beer died on 25 January 1997 in Princeton.
What was Donald Beer's occupation?
Donald Beer was a rower.
What nationality was Donald Beer?
Donald Beer was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Donald Beer. https://biography.guide/donald-beer/
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