Iggy Gronkowski
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ignatius "Iggy"•Gronkowski |
| Used name | Iggy•Gronkowski |
| Born | 28 March 1897 in Buffalo, New York (USA) |
| Died | September 1981 in Buffalo, New York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Iggy Gronkowski was a cyclist from Buffalo, New York who competed at the 1924 Olympics in the road race and the 50 km track event. Gronkowski was runner-up in the 1924 US Championship road race.
He was also the first top athlete in his family, which would become a well-known American sporting family. Three of his great-grandsons later played in the NFL – Dan Gronkowski with the Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns, and New England Patriots from 2009-11; Chris Gronkowski with the Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, and San Diego Chargers from 2010-13; and the best known being Rob Gronkowski, a tight end with the New England Patriots, who started with them in 2010 and starred in the league.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Cycling Road (Cycling) | USA |
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| Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 45 | |||||
| Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) | United States | 12 | ||||
| Cycling Track (Cycling) | USA |
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| 50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) |