John Donnelly
Canadian rower
About John Donnelly
Lived 1905 – 1986 (aged 81). John Donnelly was a Canadian coxswain.
John Henry Donnelly (March 19, 1905 – August 19, 1986) was a Canadian coxswain, born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
In 1928 he won the bronze medal as cox of the Canadian boat in the men's eight competition. Donnelly was a coach at the Argonaut Rowing Club of Toronto, which represented Canada in the Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Donnelly?
Canadian rower (1905–1986)
When was John Donnelly born?
John Donnelly was born on 19 March 1905 in Toronto.
When did John Donnelly die?
John Donnelly died on 19 August 1986 in Toronto.
What was John Donnelly's occupation?
John Donnelly was a coxswain.
What nationality was John Donnelly?
John Donnelly was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Donnelly (rowing)
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