Michael O'Gorman (rowing)

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Michael O'Gorman
Personal information
BornAugust 16, 1965 (1965-08-16)
Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedSeptember 2018 (2018-10) (aged 53)
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing the  United States
World Rowing Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Copenhagen Lwt eight
Silver medal – second place 1988 Milan Lwt eight
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Vienna Lwt eight

Michael O'Gorman (August 16, 1965 – September 2018) was an American coxswain who won 3 world championship medals. He was born in Massachusetts, grew up in Florida, and was then educated at the University of Pennsylvania. He coxed the US lightweight eight at the World Rowing Championships from 1987 to 1992, winning bronze in 1987, silver in 1988, and bronze again in 1991. He subsequently became a coach, including at Vesper Boat Club, Stetson University, and the Chicago Rowing Center.[1]

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  1. ^ "In Memoriam: Michael O'Gorman, 1965–2018". row2k. September 24, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.

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