Al Loftes

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAlvin Hjalmar "Al"•Loftes (Lofstedt- )
Used nameAl•Loftes
Born1 January 1890 in Providence, Rhode Island (USA)
DiedJuly 1971 in Narragansett, Rhode Island (USA)
AffiliationsNew York Athletic Association
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Al Loftes was from Providence in 1912. He was one of the last Americans to make the U.S. team as he finished 11th in the final trials. However at Stockholm he finished 11th overall and second among the U.S. riders. Loftes later moved to Newark, New Jersey where he rode professionally for several years. He then worked as a commercial fisherman until his retirement in 1955.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) USA Al Loftes
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 11
Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) United States 3 Bronze