Doug Herland

Douglas "Doug" John Herland (August 19, 1951 – March 26, 1991) was a 1984 Summer Olympics bronze medal Winner, coxing the Men's Pair with coxswain (2+) event. Following his successes at the Olympics, Herland began the "Freedom on the River" campaign, obtaining government funding for materials and equipment necessary for disabled people to row.

Throughout the rest of his life, Herland would continue to champion and promote adaptive rowing. Born with brittle bone disease (Osteogenesis Imperfecta), Herland stood a mere 4'8" (142 cm) and weighed 107 pounds (48.5 kg).

Herland was the first patient of St. Charles Hospital with osteogenesis imperfecta. He was born with one collarbone, his left hip and several ribs broken. He was put in traction at the hospital for his first seven weeks of life.

Coaching positions

• Ewauna Rowing Club, Klamath Falls (1975-1978)
• University of Michigan (1980-198?)
• Pacific Lutheran University (198? - 1988)

External links

• Ewauna Rowing Club
• PLU Experience
• Mention of him in a speech
• Pacific Lutheran University Rowing
• "Unbreakable": First hand account of Herland's Life as told by friend Trudy Williams

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