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William Becklean

b. 1936

American rower

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About William Becklean

Born 1936. William Becklean is an American coxswain.

William Becklean (born June 23, 1936) is an American competition rower and Olympic champion.

Becklean was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and attended Phillips Exeter Academy. He received a gold medal in eights with the American team at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.

He would compete for Yale University and would receive an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Coxswain
Nationality
Education
Phillips Exeter Academy

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Becklean's

Frequently asked questions

Who is William Becklean?

American rower

When was William Becklean born?

William Becklean was born on 23 June 1936 in Kansas City.

What is William Becklean's occupation?

William Becklean is a coxswain.

What nationality is William Becklean?

William Becklean is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Becklean

· Wikidata: Q3364521

· DBpedia: William Becklean

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