Joe Ravannack

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Joseph "Joe"•Ravannack
Used nameJoe•Ravannack
Born19 March 1878 in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA)
Died10 October 1910 in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA)
AffiliationsIndependent Rowing Club, New Orleans (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Joe Ravannack was from New Orleans and, together with John Wells, rowed for the Independent Rowing Club at the 1904 Olympics. He was later captain of the Southern Rowing and Canoe Club, and a member of the Young Men’s Gymnastic Club. Ravannack worked in business for the New Orleans Times-Picayune, a local newspaper. He was also a member of the Fireman’s Benevolent and Charitable Association and of the St. Rose de Lima Conference of St. Vincent de Paul.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Joe Ravannack
Double Sculls, Men (Olympic) John Wells 3 Bronze