| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's rowing | ||
 | 1956 Melbourne | Eight |
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In 1956 he was a crew member of the Canadian boat which won the silver medal in the eights event. In 1958 he got a silver medal in the coxless fours.
McClure graduated from UBC with a Mechanical Engineering degree in 1959. [2]
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