About Terence O'Brien
Lived 1906 – 1982 (aged 75). Terence O'Brien was a British rower.
Terence Noel O'Brien (23 December 1906 – 19 December 1982) was an English rower, born in , who competed for Great Britain in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Biography O'Brien was born in Thanet and was a member of London Rowing Club. In 1927, partnering Robert Nisbet, he won the Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta.
In 1928 the pair were chosen to compete in the coxless pairs for Great Britain rowing at the 1928 Summer Olympics, where they won the silver medal.
He competed for the 1930 English team in the eights event at the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and won the gold medal.
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Who was Terence O'Brien?
British rower (1906–1982)
When was Terence O'Brien born?
Terence O'Brien was born on 23 December 1906 in Thanet.
When did Terence O'Brien die?
Terence O'Brien died on 19 December 1982 in London Borough of Sutton.
What was Terence O'Brien's occupation?
Terence O'Brien was a rower.
What nationality was Terence O'Brien?
Terence O'Brien was British.
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