Famous British Rowers

Birthdate: January 1, 1899

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Chiswick, West London, England

Died: December 3, 1977

Legendary British rower Jack Beresford is best known for winning five Olympic medals back-to-back. The son of a rower and an Olympic silver medalist, he had been part of the army during World War I. Though a talented rugby player, too, he took up rowing owing to a war injury.