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Godfrey Dewey

American sports executive (1887-1977) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 90

Godfrey Dewey was the president of the Lake Placid Organizing Committee and a winter sports facility designer. He was largely responsible for the successful candidature of Lake Placid for the 1932 Winter Olympics.

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In addition to his role as the U.S. ski team manager he was chosen as the flag bearer for the 1928 Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Dewey was elected to the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame in 1970.

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United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1977 · aged 90