James O'Rourke
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | James Jerome•O'Rourke |
| Used name | James•O'Rourke |
| Born | 4 May 1915 in Yonkers, New York (USA) |
| Died | 21 November 1983 in Yonkers, New York (USA) |
| Affiliations | Yonkers PRC, Glenwood, New York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
James O’Rourke competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in the folding kayak doubles event, the only time it was on the Olympic Program. O’Rourke was a Yonkers, New York native and competed for the Yonkers Canoe Club. He worked as an engineer at the Yonkers Raceway for over 30 years. O’Rourke was a member of the Operating Engineers’ Local #137.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Canoe Marathon (Canoeing) | USA |
James O'Rourke | |||
| Folding Kayak Doubles, 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | John Lysak | 7 |
Olympic family relations
- Father of James O'Rourke, Jr.