| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men'srowing | ||
Representingthe United States | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1952 Helsinki | Men's eight |
Wayne Frye (November 30, 1930 – February 26, 2014) fromManchester, Ohio was an Americancompetition rower and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in the men's eight at the1952 Summer Olympics, as a member of the American team.[1]
He graduated from theUnited States Naval Academy in 1954 and became amilitary officer (US Air Force). He participated in combat in theVietnam War where he commanded the 555th squadron known as the Triple Nickel, flew 266 combat missions[2] and received thePurple Heart.[1] In October 2012, Fyre was inducted in the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame.[2] He died in February 2014.[3]
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