Stu Griffing facts for kids
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| Born | November 9, 1926 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| Died | December 20, 2021 (aged 95) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
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Stuart Lane Griffing (born November 9, 1926 – died December 20, 2021) was an American rower. He is best known for winning a bronze medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
Stu Griffing: An Olympic Rower
Stuart Griffing was born in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1926. He grew up to become a talented rower, a sport where athletes race boats using oars.
Olympic Success
In 1948, Stu Griffing was part of the American rowing team. He competed in the coxless fours event at the Summer Olympics held in London. A coxless four boat has four rowers, but no coxswain (the person who steers the boat and calls out the rhythm).
His team worked hard and showed great skill. They won the bronze medal, which is a third-place finish, for the United States. This was a big achievement in his rowing career.
Later Life
Stu Griffing lived a long life. He passed away in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 20, 2021, at the age of 95.
