John Wells

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn•Wells
Used nameJohn•Wells
Born1859 in ?, Mississippi (USA)
Died18 April 1929 in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA)
AffiliationsIndependent Rowing Club, New Orleans (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

John Wells was from New Orleans and rowed for the Independent Rowing Club. He was a noted trainer of rowers, captaining the Young Men’s Gymnastics Club crew. He also raced in a career from 1888 to 1916, winning multiple local races. As a career, he operated a shoe shop on Poydras Street in New Orleans.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Rowing USA John Wells
Double Sculls, Men (Olympic) Joe Ravannack 3 Bronze