Richard Draeger

Richard Draeger
Personal information
Full name	Richard Arthur Draeger
Born	22 September 1937; Pasadena, California, U.S.
Died	February 8, 2016 (aged 78); Novato, California, U.S.
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing United States
Olympic Games

Last updated November 11, 2025

Richard Arthur "Dick" Draeger (September 22, 1937^[2] - February 8, 2016^[1]) was an American rower who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Pasadena, California.^[2] In 1960 he was a crew member of the American boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed pairs event.^[2] He died of complications from cancer on February 8, 2016 surrounded by his family.

References

1 2 "Olympedia – Dick Draeger". Olympedia – Main Page. September 22, 1937. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
1 2 3 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dick Draeger". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020.

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[a227-1] 1 2 "Olympedia – Dick Draeger". Olympedia – Main Page. September 22, 1937. Retrieved November 10, 2025.

[SR-2] 1 2 3 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dick Draeger". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020.

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