Robert Wilson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert Bruce•Wilson
Used nameRobert•Wilson
Born9 October 1939 in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania (USA)
Measurements190 cm / 79 kg
AffiliationsUS Navy, (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Robert Wilson 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 Robert Wilson
Eights, Men (Olympic) United States 5