James Wynne (rower)
James Wynne (July 24, 1937 – January 23, 2014) was an American rower. He competed in the men's coxed four event at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | July 24, 1937 Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Died | January 23, 2014 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Rowing |
Biography
Wynne was from Grand Island.[2] He engaged in competitive rowing during his high school years at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, earning numerous national and Canadian honors.[2] His rowing activities extended into his period at the University of Pennsylvania.[2]
In 1956, Wynne took a leave from his university studies to form part of a five-member team at the West Side Rowing Club for the Melbourne Olympics.[2] He also competed in the 1960 European Games.[2]
In 1963, Wynne married Judy Ryan and relocated to Boston, Massachusetts.[2] There, he worked in human resources for United Parcel Service and observed rowers on the Charles River during weekends.[2] A year later, in 1964, he became the lightweight crew coach at Yale University.[2]
In 1970, Wynne returned to Buffalo, transitioning into hospital administration at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.[2] Here, he played a key role in writing a significant grant application and obtaining federal funds for a new mental health center.[2] He also served on the board of the National Council of Mental Health.[2]
During the 1990s, Wynne resumed his coaching career, initially at Nichols School, and later as assistant coach for women's rowing at the University at Buffalo.[2] He took retirement in 2004.[2]
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "James Wynne Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- "James Wynne, noted rower, competed in Olympics". The Buffalo News. January 27, 2014.