Richard Abrahamson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRichard Neal•Abrahamson
Used nameRichard•Abrahamson
Born21 October 1947 in McMinnville, OregonUSA
Measurements190 cm / 88 kg
AffiliationsUS Army — ?USA
NOCUnited StatesUSA

Biography

Richard Abrahamson played basketball at the University of Oregon, captaining the team in his senior year. He then joined the US Army, serving as a first lieutenant in the 2nd Infantry, 8th Army in Korea. Abrahamson later was an insurance agent, working with Fullerton Insurance Agency and Brown & Brown Northwest in Portland, Oregon. His specialty was risk management strategies with a special emphasis on the construction industry.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Handball USA Richard Abrahamson
Handball, Men (Olympic) United States 14
1976 Summer Olympics Handball USA Richard Abrahamson
Handball, Men (Olympic) United States 10