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Carroll M. Ebright (March 20, 1894 - November 1979), better known as Ky Ebright was a legendary coach for the University of California, Berkeley crew team. He is the only man to coach three Olympic gold medal-winning eight-oared boats. He coached the Cal Men's crew from 1924 through 1959. He died in Berkeley, California at the age of 85.
During his tenure, the Cal Bears men's varsity 8 (8+) won the following events:
Olympics
IRA Championships—National Title
In 1956, Ebright was inducted into the United States Rowing Hall of Fame. In addition, 4 of his varsity boats have been inducted:
Carroll M. Ebright (March 20, 1894 - November 1979), sometimes known as Ky Ebright was a coach for the University of California, Berkeley crew team. He is the only man to coach three Olympic gold medal winning eight oared boats. Ky Ebright died in Berkeley, California at the age of 85.
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