Vince Gallagher

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameVincent Joseph "Vince"•Gallagher, Jr.
Used nameVince•Gallagher
Born30 April 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, New York (USA)
Died27 June 1983 in Miami, Florida (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 77 kg
AffiliationsUS Naval Academy, Annapolis (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Vince Gallagher started college at Rutgers but received an appointment to the Naval Academy and began there in 1919. He had no rowing experience but learned quickly and was on Navy boats which won the IRA Regatta in 1921 and 1922, as well as winning the Olympic gold medal. Gallagher became a career officer in the navy, retiring in 1957 as a commander.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Vince Gallagher
Eights, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold