Daniel Topolski
Oxford rowing coach
Died when: 69 years 262 days (836 months)Star Sign: Gemini
Daniel "Dan" Topolski (4 June 1945 – 21 February 2015) was a British author, rower, rowing coach and commentator on BBC television.He studied at the University of Oxford where he represented the Blue boat twice, in 1967 and 1968.
In 1977, he won a gold medal at the World Rowing Championships.He coached the Oxford University Boat Club crew on fifteen occasions, leading them to victory twelve times, including a ten-win streak.
He also coached British squads at two separate Olympic Games.After retiring from coaching he commentated on rowing at the Olympic Games and Boat Races.
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