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Charles Day (rower)

Olympic medal record
Men's rowing
Representing the  United States
Gold medal – first place 1936 Berlin Men's eight

Charles Ward "Chuck" Day (October 19, 1914 – May 26, 1962) was an American rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Colville, Washington.

In 1936 he won the gold medal as a member of the American boat in the eights competition. He died of lung cancer due to years of heavy smoking at age 47.



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