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Walter Jordan

1904 – 1997

Australian rower

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Lived 1904 – 1997 (aged 93). Walter Jordan was an Australian rower.

Walter Jordan (16 May 1904 – 27 June 1997) was an Australian rower. He was a three-time Australian national champion who competed in the men's eight event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Jordan rowed for the New South Wales Police club in Sydney. He first made state selection for New South Wales in the men's eight which contested and won the 1933 King's Cup. The following year he rowed in the 1934 New South Wales eight to another King's Cup victory. In 1935 along with three other Police rowers Jordan rowed in the New South Wales state eight which contested and won the 1935 King's Cup. In 1936 the Police Club's eight dominated the Sydney racing season, the New South Wales state titles and won the Henley-on-Yarra event. They were selected in toto as Australia's men's eight to compete at the 1936 Berlin Olympics with their attendance funded by the NSW Police Federation. The Australian eight with Jordan seated at six finished fourth in its heat, behind Hungary, Italy and Canada. It failed to qualify through the repechage to the final.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Walter Jordan?

Australian rower

When was Walter Jordan born?

Walter Jordan was born on 16 May 1904 in Grafton.

When did Walter Jordan die?

Walter Jordan died on 27 June 1997 in Armidale, New South Wales.

What was Walter Jordan's occupation?

Walter Jordan was a rower.

What nationality was Walter Jordan?

Walter Jordan was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Jordan

· Wikidata: Q56253410

· DBpedia: Walter Jordan (rower)

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