Albert Venn

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAlbert H.•Venn
Used nameAlbert•Venn
Born24 September 1867 in Marshall, Michigan (USA)
Died2 August 1908 in Topeka, Kansas (USA)
AffiliationsSt. Louis AAA, St. Louis (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Albert Venne competed for the St. Louis Amateur Athletic Association at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics. The team finished second and won a silver medal. Venn was an inspector of asphalt roads and granite walkways at the St. Louis Worlds Fair grounds. He originally came from Detroit, Michigan area and lived in St. Louis for only a short period, from about 1903-05. In 1902, Venn lived in, and trained a lacrosse team in Flint, Michigan.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Lacrosse USA Albert Venn
Lacrosse, Men (Olympic) St. Louis Amateur Athletic Association 2 Silver

Special Notes