Bill Lofgren
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William “Bill”•Lofgren |
| Used name | Bill•Lofgren |
| Born | 4 February 1913 in Brooklyn, New York, New York (USA) |
| Died | 11 June 2004 in Phoenix, Arizona (USA) |
| Affiliations | Pendleton Canoe Club |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
William Lofgren paddled for the Pendleton Canoe Club. He later represented the Knickerbocker Canoe Club. Lofgren served in World War II in the US Army as a technical sergeant, seeing duty in China and India. Lofgren and his wife, Betty, lived most of their marriage in Edgewater, New Jersey, where he worked as a master carpenter and woodworker. He was also a Broadway stagehand for many years. Later in life, he and his wife retired to Sun City West, near Phoenix, Arizona.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Canoe Marathon (Canoeing) | USA |
Bill Lofgren | |||
| Kayak Doubles, 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | William Gaehler | 7 |