Gene Clapp

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEugene Howard "Gene"•Clapp, IV
Used nameGene•Clapp
Born19 November 1949 in Brookline, Massachusetts (USA)
Measurements191 cm / 90 kg
AffiliationsVesper Boat Club, Philadelphia (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Gene Clapp began rowing at summer camp when he was only 12 years old. He later rowed for Penn, helping their eight to the 1972 IRA championship, and the 1969 freshman intercollegiate title. His biggest title came in the 1971 World Championships when he was on the U.S. eight that captured the championship. Clapp was also accomplished in smaller boats, helping win the 1971 American Henley and national title in the fours. In the Olympic year, he was the captain of the Penn crew team.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Gene Clapp
Eights, Men (Olympic) United States 2 Silver

Olympic family relations