About Ignatius Gronkowski
Lived 1897 – 1981 (aged 84). Ignatius Gronkowski was an American sport cyclist.
Ignatius J. Gronkowski (March 28, 1897 – September 22, 1981) was an American professional cyclist. He held five world records for the 1/2-, 3/4-, 1.5-, and 2-mile distances.
Gronkowski was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. He attended school at St. Stanislaus.
He represented the United States at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. Gronkowski was reluctant to travel to Paris and leave his wife and baby with the little money that he had saved. However, that June, his coworkers at the American Radiator Company plant presented him with $582.70 , enabling him to make the trip.
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Who was Ignatius Gronkowski?
Olympic cyclist (1897-1981)
When was Ignatius Gronkowski born?
Ignatius Gronkowski was born on 28 March 1897 in Buffalo.
When did Ignatius Gronkowski die?
Ignatius Gronkowski died on 30 September 1981 in Buffalo.
What was Ignatius Gronkowski's occupation?
Ignatius Gronkowski was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Ignatius Gronkowski?
Ignatius Gronkowski was American.
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