Bob Martin (rower)

Robert Doud "Bob" Martin (June 19, 1925 October 18, 2012) was an American rower who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. He was born in Tacoma, Washington and died in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Robert Martin
Martin (3rd left) 1948 medal ceremony
Personal information
Birth nameRobert Doud Martin
BornJune 19, 1925
DiedOctober 18, 2012
Alma materUniversity of Washington
Sport
SportRowing
ClubUniversity of Washington
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1948 LondonCoxed four

In 1948 he was a crew member of the American boat which won the gold medal in the coxed fours event.


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