William Long

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Camielle•Long
Used nameWilliam•Long
Born3 October 1935 in Little Rock, Arkansas (USA)
Died19 March 2010
Measurements175 cm / 61 kg
AffiliationsUS Navy, (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

William Long attended the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, graduating in 1961. In 1960 the Naval Academy eight won the title at the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen (NAAO) meet, which doubled as the Olympic Trials. The Midshipmen eight placed fifth at the 1960 Olympics, breaking the US streak of winning the rowing eights, which extended from 1920-56.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Rowing USA William Long
Eights, Men (Olympic) United States 5