OlympianRowing

Edward King

Olympian 2016

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Athlete Bio

Height

6'4"

Hometown

Ironton, MO

Education

Arcadia Valley (Ironton, Mo.) ‘07 United States Naval Academy ‘11, Oceanography

Personal

Son of Edward and Tertia King...Has two sisters, Edwina and Luise...Enjoys surfing, running, swimming, skiing and outdoor activities...Will become the first rower from the U.S. Naval Academy to race at the Olympic Games since 1988...Is an active duty U.S. naval officer...Nickname is “Mix.”

Olympic Experience

Olympian (2016)
Rio 2016 Olympic Games, 10th

World Championship Experience

Most recent: 2015 – 7th
Years of Participation: 2011 (lightweight eight); 2014-15 (lightweight four)
Top finish: 5th – 2011 (lightweight eight)

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