About Kelly Rickon
Born 1959. Kelly Rickon is an American rower.
Kelly Anne Rickon (born October 27, 1959) is an American former competitive rower and Olympic silver medalist.
Olympian Rickon qualified for the 1980 U.S. Olympic team but was unable to compete due to the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott. She did however receive one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes. She was a member of the American women's quadruple sculls team that won the silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.
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Who is Kelly Rickon?
American rower
When was Kelly Rickon born?
Kelly Rickon was born on 27 October 1959 in San Diego.
What is Kelly Rickon's occupation?
Kelly Rickon is a rower.
What nationality is Kelly Rickon?
Kelly Rickon is American.
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