Rowing In Paris: The Gold-Medal-Winning Coxless Men's Four Reflect On The 2024 Olympic Games
Liam Corrigan, Justin Best, Nick Mead, and Michael Grady reflect on their historic Paris 2024 moment and future plans
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Height
6'4"
Age
36
Hometown
Ironton, MO
Education
Arcadia Valley (Ironton, Mo.) ‘07 United States Naval Academy ‘11, Oceanography
Quick Facts
- 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
- 1-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 10th (Lightweight Four - Men)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2015 – 7th (Lightweight Four - Men)
- Years of participation: Lightweight Four - Men 2014, 2015; Lightweight Eight - Men 2011
- Top finish: 5th – 2011 (Lightweight Eight - Men)
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