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In 1960 Melvin retired from competitive rowing to concentrate on his career. However he became a coach and a GB selector. In later years he returned to competitive rowing as a veteran oarsman and sculler. In 2000 he was elected
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later the same year. In 1956 he was selected as the spare man for the
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President of John O'Gaunt Rowing Club from 1966 to 2009.
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