Doug Herland, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American rower
Date of Birth: 19-Aug-1951
Place of Birth: Bend, Oregon, United States
Date of Death: 26-Mar-1991
Profession: coxswain
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About 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).
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