John Mooney

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn P.•Mooney
Used nameJohn•Mooney
Born6 August 1964 in Eugene, Oregon (USA)
Measurements177 cm / 79 kg
NOC United States

Biography

John Mooney was a sprint canoeist who competed at both the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games, with a best finish of sixth in the 2000 K-4 event. Mooney won a gold medal in the K-2 200 metres at the 1995 World Sprint Championships alongside Stein Jorgensen. He also won a gold medal at the 1999 Pan American Games in the K-4. He later settled near Eugene, Oregon with his wife and family.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1996 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) USA John Mooney
Kayak Doubles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) Stein Jorgensen 6 h1 r3/4
Kayak Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Peter Newton 5 h2 r3/4
2000 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) USA John Mooney
Kayak Fours, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) United States 6

Special Notes