David Hosking (rower)

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David Hosking is a British lightweight rower. He won a gold medal at the 1980 World Rowing Championships in Hazewinkel with the lightweight men's eight. [1]

Hosking studied at Durham University and joined the Royal Navy following graduation. [2] He is the father of Sophie Hosking. [3]

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References

  1. "David Hosking". International Rowing Federation . Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  2. "Durham University Sports Review". Issuu. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  3. Barretto, Lawrence (18 June 2013). "Olympic rowing champion Sophie Hosking retires". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 September 2018.