About Ian Turner
Lived 1925 – 2010 (aged 85). Ian Turner was an American rower.
Ian Gordon Turner (May 11, 1925 – October 11, 2010) was an American competition rower and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in the men's eight at the 1948 Summer Olympics, as a member of the American team. His brother David Turner was on the same Olympic team. Turner was born in Oakland, California and died there in 2010.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ian Turner?
American rower
When was Ian Turner born?
Ian Turner was born on 11 May 1925 in Oakland.
When did Ian Turner die?
Ian Turner died on 11 October 2010 in Oakland.
What was Ian Turner's occupation?
Ian Turner was a rower.
What nationality was Ian Turner?
Ian Turner was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ian Turner. https://biography.guide/ian-turner-rower/
MLA: "Ian Turner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ian-turner-rower/.
Chicago: "Ian Turner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ian-turner-rower/.
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