About William Fields
Lived 1929 – 1992 (aged 63). William Fields was an American rower.
William Beauford Fields (6 August 1929 – 20 November 1992) was an American competition rower and Olympic champion, and later naval officer. He was born in Forsyth, Georgia.
Fields won a gold medal in the men's eight at the 1952 Summer Olympics, as a member of the American team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Fields?
American rower (1929-1992)
When was William Fields born?
William Fields was born on 6 August 1929 in Forsyth.
When did William Fields die?
William Fields died on 20 November 1992 in Gainesville.
What was William Fields's occupation?
William Fields was a rower.
What nationality was William Fields?
William Fields was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Fields (rower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Fields. https://biography.guide/william-fields-rower/
MLA: "William Fields." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-fields-rower/.
Chicago: "William Fields." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-fields-rower/.
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