About Richard Knight
Lived 1928 – 2023 (aged 95). Richard Knight was a British rower.
Kenneth Richard Knight (born 18 May 1928 – 4 August 2023) was a British international rower who competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Biography At the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, Knight participated in the men's coxed four event.
Knight represented the England team at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia. He competed in the coxed four and eights, winning two bronze medals.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Knight?
British rower
When was Richard Knight born?
Richard Knight was born on 18 May 1928 in London.
When did Richard Knight die?
Richard Knight died on 4 August 2023.
What was Richard Knight's occupation?
Richard Knight was a rower.
What nationality was Richard Knight?
Richard Knight was British.
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· DBpedia: Richard Knight (rower)
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