Richard Moran
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Richard Leach•Moran |
| Used name | Richard•Moran |
| Born | 22 November 1932 in Norwood, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Died | 14 June 1989 in Boston, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 79 kg |
| Affiliations | Samoset Canoe Club |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Richard Moran attended Boston Tech High School and paddled for the Samoset Canoe Club. He was US Champion in K-1 1,000 in 1952. Moran competed at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics in the C-2 1,000, with George Byers in 1956 and Arnold Demos in 1960. He and Byers won the 1956 Olympic Trials in the C-2 1,000 and placed second in C-2 10K. Moran worked as a welder for many years.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | USA |
Richard Moran | |||
| Canadian Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | George Byers | 5 h2 r1/2 | ||||
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | USA |
Richard Moran | |||
| Canadian Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Arnold Demus | AC h1 r2/3 |