Lind, Joan (1952–)
Lind, Joan (1952–)
American rower. Name variations: Joan Van Blom. Born Sept 26, 1952, in Long Beach, CA; attended Long Beach State University; St. Thomas College, MA; m. John Van Blom (Olympic rower).
Won a silver medal at Montreal Olympics in single sculls (1976) and a silver medal at Los Angeles Olympics in quadruple sculls with coxswain (1984); won 5 national championships.
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