Vince Gallagher
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Vincent Joseph "Vince"•Gallagher, Jr. |
| Used name | Vince•Gallagher |
| Born | 30 April 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, New York (USA) |
| Died | 27 June 1983 in Miami, Florida (USA) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 77 kg |
| Affiliations | US Naval Academy, Annapolis (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Vince Gallagher started college at Rutgers but received an appointment to the Naval Academy and began there in 1919. He had no rowing experience but learned quickly and was on Navy boats which won the IRA Regatta in 1921 and 1922, as well as winning the Olympic gold medal. Gallagher became a career officer in the navy, retiring in 1957 as a commander.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Rowing | USA |
Vince Gallagher | |||
| Eights, Men (Olympic) | United States | 1 | Gold |