About Richard Murphy
Lived 1931 – 2023 (aged 91). Richard Murphy was an American rower.
Richard Frederick Murphy (November 14, 1931 – August 8, 2023) was an American competition rower and Olympic champion.
Biography Richard Frederick Murphy was born in New Jersey on November 14, 1931. Murphy won a gold medal in coxed eights at the 1952 Summer Olympics, as a member of the American team. He died on August 8, 2023, at the age of 91.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Murphy?
American rower (1931–2023)
When was Richard Murphy born?
Richard Murphy was born on 14 November 1931 in New Jersey, Haddon Township.
When did Richard Murphy die?
Richard Murphy died on 8 August 2023.
What was Richard Murphy's occupation?
Richard Murphy was a rower.
What nationality was Richard Murphy?
Richard Murphy was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Murphy (rower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Murphy. https://biography.guide/richard-murphy-rower/
MLA: "Richard Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-murphy-rower/.
Chicago: "Richard Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/richard-murphy-rower/.
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