About John Mulcahy
Lived 1876 – 1942 (aged 66). John Mulcahy was an American rower.
John Joseph Francis Mulcahy (July 20, 1876 – November 19, 1942) was the winner of the 1904 Olympic double scull event with his partner William Varley. The duo also won the silver medal in the pair without coxswain event. Mulcahy was one of the most accomplished rowers to come from the New York City area and served as president of the Atalanta Boat Club (established in 1848) on New York City's Harlem River. He graduated from Fordham University in 1894 and established Fordham's first rowing team in 1915. He was inducted into the National Rowing Hall of Fame in 1956 and the Fordham University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991.
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Who was John Mulcahy?
American rower (1876–1942)
When was John Mulcahy born?
John Mulcahy was born on 20 July 1876 in New York City.
When did John Mulcahy die?
John Mulcahy died on 19 November 1942 in New York City.
What was John Mulcahy's occupation?
John Mulcahy was a rower.
What nationality was John Mulcahy?
John Mulcahy was American.
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· DBpedia: John Mulcahy (rower)
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