John Schmitt
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Victor•Schmitt |
| Used name | John•Schmitt |
| Born | 23 December 1901 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 13 June 1991 in Largo, Florida (USA) |
| Measurements | 171 cm / 74 kg |
| Affiliations | Pennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
At only 5-7¼ (1.71) and 165 lbs. (75 kg.), John Schmitt is one of the smallest U.S. Olympic rowers ever. In 1928 he represented the Penn Barge Club and partnered Paul McDowell at the Olympic Games. Both won the bronze medal in the coxless pairs event.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Rowing | USA |
John Schmitt | |||
| Coxless Pairs, Men (Olympic) | Paul McDowell | 3 | Bronze |