About James Fifer
Lived 1930 – 1986 (aged 55). James Fifer was an American rower.
James Fifer (July 14, 1930 – June 7, 1986) was an American competition rower and Olympic champion. He won the gold medal in coxless pair with Duvall Hecht at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.
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Who was James Fifer?
American rower (1930–1986)
When was James Fifer born?
James Fifer was born on 14 July 1930 in Tacoma.
When did James Fifer die?
James Fifer died on 7 June 1986 in Seattle.
What was James Fifer's occupation?
James Fifer was a rower.
What nationality was James Fifer?
James Fifer was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Fifer. https://biography.guide/james-fifer/
MLA: "James Fifer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-fifer/.
Chicago: "James Fifer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-fifer/.
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