John Sayre

For the minister and peace activist born in 1884, see John Nevin Sayre.

Not to be confused with John Sayer.

John Sayre (April 1, 1936 – November 9, 2023) was an American competition rower and Olympic champion.

John Sayre

Sayre in 1965
Personal information
Born	April 1, 1936 (1936-04) Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Died	November 9, 2023 (2023-11-10) (aged 87)
Medal record Men's rowing Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1960 Rome Coxless four

Born in Tacoma, Washington, Sayre won a gold medal in coxless fours at the 1960 Summer Olympics.^[1][2] He died November 9, 2023, at the age of 87.^[3]