John Schmitt

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Victor•Schmitt
Used nameJohn•Schmitt
Born23 December 1901 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
Died13 June 1991 in Largo, Florida (USA)
Measurements171 cm / 74 kg
AffiliationsPennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

At only 5-7¼ (1.71) and 165 lbs. (75 kg.), John Schmitt is one of the smallest U.S. Olympic rowers ever. In 1928 he represented the Penn Barge Club and partnered Paul McDowell at the Olympic Games. Both won the bronze medal in the coxless pairs event.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Rowing USA John Schmitt
Coxless Pairs, Men (Olympic) Paul McDowell 3 Bronze