Hiram Boardman Conibear

Hiram Boardman Conibear was the rowing coach at the University of Washington in 1907. He coached both the mens and womens rowing team. He developed the distinctive style that became known as the Conibear stroke that had an effect on the sport that lasted foryears.

He was born on September 5, 1871 in Mineral, Illinois to Edward H. Conibear and Amelia Boardman of England.

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