Joseph Roffo
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Louis Joseph•Roffo |
| Used name | Joseph•Roffo |
| Born | 21 January 1879 in Paris Xe, Paris (FRA) |
| Died | 5 February 1933 in Paris XVIe, Paris (FRA) |
| Measurements | 182 cm |
| Affiliations | Racing Club de France, Paris (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Joseph Roffo won a silver medal in tug-of-war at the 1900 Paris Olympics. He competed for Racing Club de France. In athletics Roffo was French scholastic champion in the 1896 100 metres, and also finished third in the French federation championships that same year in the 100. Born in Paris in the 10th arrondissement, Roffo lived his entire life in the city. Roffo’s career was as an engineer in arts and manufacturing.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Summer Olympics | Tug-Of-War | FRA |
Joseph Roffo | |||
| Tug-Of-War, Men (Olympic) | Racing Club de France | 2 | Silver |