Joe Dronzek
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Joseph Francis "Joe"•Dronzek |
| Used name | Joe•Dronzek |
| Nick/petnames | Stretch |
| Born | 14 July 1940 in Yonkers, New York (USA) |
| Measurements | 188 cm / 77 kg |
| Affiliations | Yonkers PRC, Glenwood, New York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Joseph “Stretch” Dronzek was an electrician from Yonkers, New York at the time of the 1964 Olympics. He and his boatmate, James O’Rourke, Jr., won the AAU title in C-2 in both 1963 and 1964, the 1964 title qualifying them for the Tokyo Olympics. They represented the Yonkers Canoe Club, and later were part of the 1965 C-4 AAU Champions. Dronzek graduated from Saunders Technical High School.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | USA |
Joe Dronzek | |||
| Canadian Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | James O'Rourke, Jr. | 5 h1 r2/3 |