Graham D Coldwell
Port Adelaide Rowing Club (SA)
A superb rower, coach, administrator of the sport. He was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his services to the sport.
1952 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championships stroke – Sixth
1953 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championships stroke – Fifth
1955 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championships two seat - Sixth
1958 – Interstate Men’s Lightweight Four Championships coach - Fourth
1971 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championship coach – Second
1972 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championship coach – Fourth
1974 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championship coach - Second
1952 South Australian Crew
Graham served on the General and Executive Committees of South Australian Rowing Association, 1950-1986.
SA representative as Councillor, Rowing Australia, 1960s.
Life Member Rowing SA, 1978.
Chairman and Member, Head of the River Committee, 1963-1991.
Fundraiser for development of West Lakes Aquatic Centre.
Rowing Coach at school, club and state level, from 1956, including a period of 50 consecutive years.
Andrew Guerin
January 2021