Henry Welsford
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Henry Reed•Welsford |
| Used name | Henry•Welsford |
| Born | 14 June 1900 in Pittston, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | April 1974 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Measurements | 179 cm |
| Affiliations | Pennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Henry Welsford started rowing on the plebe crew at the U.S. Naval Academy in 1920, although he left school before graduating. He then joined the Malta Boat Club in 1921 and rowed for them until 1924 when he was recruited by the Bachelor’s Barge Club to make up a four-oared shell for the 1924 Olympic Trials.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Rowing | USA |
Henry Welsford | |||
| Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) | United States | 3 | Bronze |