Robert Moch

Robert Moch, born on June twentieth, nineteen fourteen, in Montesano, Washington, was a remarkable American coxswain and lawyer. He distinguished himself early on as the valedictorian of Montesano High School in nineteen thirty-two. His father, Gaston Moch, was a Jewish immigrant from Switzerland, who made a living as a watchmaker and jeweler.

During his collegiate years, Moch coxed the University of Washington's senior varsity eight, leading the team to victory at the US national Intercollegiate Rowing Association titles in nineteen thirty-six. His most notable achievement came at the nineteen thirty-six Summer Olympics, where he earned a gold medal as the coxswain of the American boat in the eights competition. His contributions to rowing are further chronicled in Daniel James Brown's acclaimed non-fiction book, The Boys in the Boat.

After completing his education, Moch took on the role of assistant crew coach at the University of Washington, working under his former coach. He later became the head crew coach at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In addition to his coaching career, Moch pursued a law degree from Harvard Law School, ultimately becoming a successful lawyer in Seattle, where he notably won a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.