James Carter Welsh (May 8, 1931 – December 23, 1963) was an American rower. He competed in the men's coxless four event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
 Welsh in 1953 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | James Carter Welsh |
| Born | May 8, 1931 Harvey, Illinois, United States |
| Died | December 23, 1963 (aged 32) Clark Air Base, Philippines |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Rowing |
Personal life
editWelsh graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1953 and rose to the rank of captain.[2] On December 23, 1963, he died of injuries sustained in the crash of a U-6A Beaver.[2]
References
edit- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "James Welsh Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ^ a b c "James Welsh". USNA Virtual Memorial Hall. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
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