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Ken Dreyfuss

b. 1947

American coxswain

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About Ken Dreyfuss

Born 1947. Ken Dreyfuss is an American coxswain.

Ken Dreyfuss (born October 8, 1947) is an American coxswain. He captained and coxed the 1969 Penn heavyweight crew that broke Harvard's six year winning streak and went on to win three consecutive team championships at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championships.

Coaching career Dreyfuss has coached at Chestnut Hill Academy, The United States Naval Academy (Plebe Heavyweights), Stanford University (Varsity Men), Potomac Boat Club, Georgetown University (Lightweight Men), Montgomery Boat Club, and currently at Annapolis Junior Rowing Association.

Dreyfuss' Chestnut Hill crew won both Philadelphia City Championships and the Stotesbury Cup. His Plebe Heavyweight crew at Navy won the 1982 Eastern Sprints. During his tenure, the Navy Heavyweight Men won the event overall in 1982, 1983, and 1984. While at Stanford University, Dreyfuss was named 1986 PAC 10 Coach of The Year. The Stanford Varsity Men defeated rivals University of California six times and the University of Washington three times. This ended a seventeen year drought against both institutions. In 1993, Dreyfuss founded the Elite Sculling program at Potomac Boat Club, which has produced more athletes invited to the United States National Team than any other program. Ken Dreyfuss currently serves as Head Coach of Annapolis Junior Rowing Association.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Coxswain
Nationality
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Also known as
Kenneth Benoit Dreyfuss

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ken Dreyfuss?

American coxswain

When was Ken Dreyfuss born?

Ken Dreyfuss was born on 8 October 1947 in Washington, D.C..

What is Ken Dreyfuss's occupation?

Ken Dreyfuss is a coxswain.

What nationality is Ken Dreyfuss?

Ken Dreyfuss is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ken Dreyfuss

· Wikidata: Q56244657

· DBpedia: Ken Dreyfuss

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