Robin Johnstone
British coxswain
About Robin Johnstone
Lived 1901 – 1976 (aged 74). Robin Johnstone was a British coxswain.
Robin Talbot Johnstone (6 August 1901 – 20 February 1976) was a British rowing cox who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Johnstone was born at Ipswich, Suffolk and educated at Eton and Christ's College, Cambridge. He coxed Cambridge in The Boat Race in 1920. He also coxed the British boat that won the silver medal in the men's eight at the 1920 Summer Olympics at Antwerp.
Johnstone was later a flyer with Hanworth Club.
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Who was Robin Johnstone?
British coxswain (1901–1976)
When was Robin Johnstone born?
Robin Johnstone was born on 6 August 1901 in Ipswich.
When did Robin Johnstone die?
Robin Johnstone died on 20 February 1976.
What was Robin Johnstone's occupation?
Robin Johnstone was a coxswain.
What nationality was Robin Johnstone?
Robin Johnstone was British.
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