Rob McClanahan
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert Bruce "Rob"•McClanahan |
| Used name | Rob•McClanahan |
| Nick/petnames | Mac |
| Born | 9 January 1958 in Saint Paul, Minnesota (USA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 82 kg |
| Affiliations | Minnesota Golden Gophers, Saint Paul (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Rob McClanahan played for the Minnesota Gophers in college, where he was known as one of the fastest skaters in college hockey. Signed by the Buffalo Sabres immediately after the Olympics, he played two years for them and their farm club in Rochester. In 1981 he was claimed on waivers by Hartford and spent most of the next season playing for their minor league teams. In February of 1982, he was traded to the New York Rangers, rejoining Olympic coach Herb Brooks. McClanahan played three seasons with the Rangers, retiring after the 1984 season. He later became a financial broker.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Winter Olympics | Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) | USA |
Rob McClanahan | |||
| Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) | United States | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Torchbearer within the Olympic Stadium at the Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics (Lit flame)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year (1980 USA Ice Hockey Gold Medal Team, 1980 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year)