Chick Dermond
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Russell Charles "Chick"•Dermond |
| Used name | Chick•Dermond |
| Born | 31 December 1936 in Fairlawn, New Jersey (USA) |
| Died | 9 May 2015 in Johnson City, New York (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | Yonkers PRC, Glenwood, New York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Russell “Chick” Dermond was US champion in kayak doubles in 1955, 1956 (tied), 1958, and 1961, competing with various partners. He also helped his Yonkers Canoe Club kayak four to the 1958 US Championship. Dermond later was important in sports administration with the American Canoe Association (ACA), serving as team manager at the 1972 Olympics. He was on the Board of Directors of the ACA for several years.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | USA |
Chick Dermond | |||
| Kayak Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | John Pagkos | 5 h2 r1/2 | ||||
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | USA |
Chick Dermond | |||
| Kayak Relay, 4 × 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | United States | 3 h2 r2/4 |