Paul McDowell

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePaul L.•McDowell
Used namePaul•McDowell
Born17 January 1905 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
Died14 August 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
Measurements176 cm / 81 kg
AffiliationsPennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Paul McDowell was a member of the Penn Barge Club and was partnered by John Schmitt at the 1928 Olympics. Both won the bronze medal in the coxless pairs event. McDowell was a Philadelphia native who was born and died in that city. He worked as an athletic director and a news dealer.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Paul McDowell
Coxless Pairs, Men (Olympic) John Schmitt 3 Bronze