Archibald MacKinnon: key obituary facts
Is Archibald MacKinnon dead? Yes. Archibald MacKinnon died on August 28, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Archibald MacKinnon's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Archibald MacKinnon known for?
He was a Canadian rower.
More about Archibald MacKinnon
Archibald MacKinnon, the Canadian rower and Olympic champion and silver medalist, died on August 28, 2026, aged 89.
Born in Cranbrook, British Columbia, he studied at the University of British Columbia and began rowing there in 1955 before qualifying for the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. At those Games, he won gold in the coxless fours with Lorne Loomer, Walter D’Hondt and Donald Arnold, and he later added a silver medal at the 1960 Olympics.
Also known as Archie MacKinnon, he was recognized by Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.