Joe Dougherty
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Joseph Michael "Joe"•Dougherty |
| Used name | Joe•Dougherty |
| Born | 3 July 1901 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 8 February 1981 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Measurements | 190 cm / 84 kg |
| Affiliations | Penn AC, Philadelphia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Joe Dougherty rowed coxed pairs for the Penn Athletic Club and competed at both the 1928 and 1936 Olympics. He also rowed for the Penn AC eight at the 1930 European Championships in Liège, Belgium that won the race in a world best time of 5:18.8, with Dougherty in the 6th seat. Dougherty later coached the Penn AC rowers from 1943-50.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Rowing | USA |
Joe Dougherty | |||
| Coxed Pairs, Men (Olympic) | United States | 2 h1 r2/5 | ||||
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Rowing | USA |
Joe Dougherty | |||
| Coxed Pairs, Men (Olympic) | United States | 4 h1 r2/3 |