William Rowe
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William John Alfred•Rowe |
| Used name | William•Rowe |
| Born | 27 May 1913 |
| Died | 20 April 1938 in New York, New York (USA) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 93 kg |
| Affiliations | Rhode Island State University |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
William Rowe won the hammer throw at the 1936 AAU Meet, competing for Rhode Island State. He placed second at the 1936 US Olympic Trials. Rowe became ill in 1937 and died only two years after the Berlin Olympics, from metastatic cancer.
Personal Best: HT – 53.98 (177-1 1/2) (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
William Rowe | |||
| Hammer Throw, Men (Olympic) | 5 |