Clyde King (rower)

Clyde King (rower)
Olympic medal record
Men's Rowing
Gold 1920 Antwerp eights

Clyde Whitlock King (September 6, 1898 – August 20, 1982) was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

In 1920 he was part of the American boat from the United States Naval Academy, which won the gold medal in the eights.

He graduated from USNA in 1922, served during World War II and Korea, and rose to the rank of rear admiral. He is buried with his wife Marjorie in Golden Gate National Cemetery.

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