# William Knecht

> William Joseph Knecht was an American competition rower. He took up the sport at La Salle University, and later went to Villanova University, graduating in 1951. In 1946, he joined the Vesper Boat Club and won multiple national titles with them. Internationally, he earned gold medals in the eights at the 1955 Pan American Games and 1964 Olympics, and in double sculls at the 1959 and 1963 Pan American Games. He also took part in the double sculls event at the 1960 Olympics, paired with John B. Kelly Jr., but failed to reach the final due to a sudden illness.

*American rower (1930-1992)*

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## Identity
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1930-03-10
- **Died:** 1992-12-17
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 42.0 / 100
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- **Profile completeness:** 50.0 / 100

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