Gordy Giovanelli

Gordon Stephen "Gus" Giovanelli (April 11, 1925 – December 21, 2022) was an American rower who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. He crewed for the University of Washington and in 1948 he was the bowman of the American boat which won the gold medal in the coxed fours event. He was born in Everett, Washington.[1][2]

Gus Giovanelli
Giovanelli (5th left) 1948 medal ceremony
Personal information
Full nameGordon Stephen Giovanelli
Born(1925-04-11)April 11, 1925
Everett, Washington, U.S.
DiedDecember 21, 2022(2022-12-21) (aged 97)
Escondido, California, U.S.
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1948 London Coxed four

Giovanelli died in Escondido, California on December 21, 2022, at the age of 97.[2] He was the oldest surviving United States Olympic gold medalist at the time of his death.[3]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gordy Giovanelli". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on August 17, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2010.
  2. "Gordy Giovanelli". Olympedia. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  3. "Oldest Living Olympians". List of the Oldest Living Olympians. Retrieved 8 December 2022.


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