James O'Rourke, Jr.
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | James Jerome•O'Rourke, Jr. |
| Used name | James•O'Rourke, Jr. |
| Born | 6 May 1942 in Yonkers, New York (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 80 kg |
| Affiliations | Yonkers PRC, Glenwood, New York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
James O’Rourke, Jr. was an electrician from Yonkers, New York at the time of the 1964 Olympics. He and his boatmate, Joseph Dronzek, won the AAU title in C-2 in both 1963 and 1964, the 1964 title qualifying them for the Tokyo Olympics. They represented the Yonkers Canoe Club, and later were part of the 1965 C-4 AAU Champions. O’Rourke also won the 1966 AAU title in C-1. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | USA |
James O'Rourke, Jr. | |||
| Canadian Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Joe Dronzek | 5 h1 r2/3 |
Olympic family relations
- Son of James O'Rourke