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Ned Hanlan

Canadian professional sculler, hotelier, and alderman (1855-1908) · Canada · On the map · Died at 52

Edward "Ned" Hanlan was a Canadian professional sculler, hotelier, and alderman from Toronto, Ontario. He was the world sculling champion from 1880 to 1884. According to Rowing Canada Aviron, Hanlan is "widely regarded as Canada’s first individual sporting hero."

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Awards

Dufferin Medal1878
Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
Person of National Historic Significance

About this person

Country
Canada
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1855 to 1908 · aged 52