PRINCETON, N.J. — Edward King, a 2011 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and former member of the men's lightweight rowing program, was named to represent the United States in the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday.
A veteran of six different U.S. National teams in international competition between 2009 and 2016, King was chosen to compete as a member of lightweight men's four crew.
When he takes to the water in Rio in August, King will become the first rower from Navy to race in the Olympics since 1988 when a trio of former Midshipmen represented the United States in the Seoul Olympics.