Joseph Roffo

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLouis Joseph•Roffo
Used nameJoseph•Roffo
Born21 January 1879 in Paris Xe, Paris (FRA)
Died5 February 1933 in Paris XVIe, Paris (FRA)
Measurements182 cm
AffiliationsRacing Club de France, Paris (FRA)
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Joseph Roffo won a silver medal in tug-of-war at the 1900 Paris Olympics. He competed for Racing Club de France. In athletics Roffo was French scholastic champion in the 1896 100 metres, and also finished third in the French federation championships that same year in the 100. Born in Paris in the 10th arrondissement, Roffo lived his entire life in the city. Roffo’s career was as an engineer in arts and manufacturing.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Tug-Of-War FRA Joseph Roffo
Tug-Of-War, Men (Olympic) Racing Club de France 2 Silver