Harold Tower

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHarold William•Tower
Used nameHarold•Tower
Nick/petnamesDoc
Born17 July 1911 in Lodi, California (USA)
Died12 August 1994 in San Diego, California (USA)
Measurements188 cm / 82 kg
AffiliationsCalifornia Golden Bears, Berkeley (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Harold Tower rowed in the second seat on the Cal eight that won the Olympic Games and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) Regatta in 1932. Tower stood 6-3 (1.88) and weighed 180 lbs. (82 kg.) in 1932. He later became an optometrist, practicing in San Diego.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Harold Tower
Eights, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold