Charley McIlvaine
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Charles Joseph "Charley"•McIlvaine, Sr. |
| Used name | Charley•McIlvaine |
| Born | 6 August 1903 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 30 January 1975 in Ocean City, New Jersey (USA) |
| Measurements | 179 cm / 69 kg |
| Affiliations | Penn AC, Philadelphia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Charley MclIvaine rowed for the Penn Athletic Club after graduating from Penn. He was partnered in the doubles by Paul Costello in 1928 and together they won several national championships. McIlvaine’s son, Charles, Jr., also became an excellent oarsman, winning a gold medal in the eights at the 1955 Pan-American Games.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Rowing | USA |
Charley McIlvaine | |||
| Double Sculls, Men (Olympic) | United States | 1 | Gold |