Sherm Clark

Sherman Rockwell Clark (November 16, 1899 – November 8, 1980) was an American rowing coxswain who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1]

Sherm Clark
Personal information
Birth nameSherman Rockwell Clark
BornNovember 16, 1899
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
DiedNovember 8, 1980(1980-11-08) (aged 80)
Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight52 kg (115 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubUS Naval Academy
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Men's eight
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp Men's coxed four

In 1920, he was coxed the American boat from the United States Naval Academy, which won the gold medal in the men's eight. He also won the silver medal as coxswain of the American boat in the coxed four event.[2]

He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1922. He retired as a rear admiral.[2]

References
  1. "Sherm Clark". Olympedia. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Sherm Clark". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved September 3, 2018.


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