John Kennedy

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Gerdell•Kennedy
Used nameJohn•Kennedy
Born19 May 1900 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
DiedSeptember 1971 in Lakewood, Colorado (USA)
AffiliationsPennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

John Kennedy coxed the Bachelor’s Barge four to a bronze medal at the 1924 Olympics. Before joining Bachelor’s, he attended the University of Pennsylvania and coxed their lightweight and junior varsity crews. Kennedy enlisted in the US Army right at the end of World War I, just after turning 18-years-old, but was discharged two months later when the war ended. He later worked as a radio technician in a department store.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Rowing USA John Kennedy
Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) United States 3 Bronze