Paul McDowell
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Paul L.•McDowell |
| Used name | Paul•McDowell |
| Born | 17 January 1905 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 14 August 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 81 kg |
| Affiliations | Pennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Paul McDowell was a member of the Penn Barge Club and was partnered by John Schmitt at the 1928 Olympics. Both won the bronze medal in the coxless pairs event. McDowell was a Philadelphia native who was born and died in that city. He worked as an athletic director and a news dealer.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Rowing | USA |
Paul McDowell | |||
| Coxless Pairs, Men (Olympic) | John Schmitt | 3 | Bronze |