Louis Abell

Louis Grenville Abell (July 21, 1884 – October 25, 1962) was an American rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics and in the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1]

Louis Abell

Men’s eight rowing team at the 1900 Olympic Games
Personal information
Birth name	Louis Grenville Abell
Born	(1884-07-21)July 21, 1884 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	October 25, 1962(1962-10-25) (aged 78) Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
Height	165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight	53 kg (117 lb)
Medal record Men's rowing Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1900 Paris Eight 1904 St. Louis Eight

In 1900, he was the coxswain of the American boat Vesper Boat Club, which won the gold medal in the men's eight. Four years later, he won his second gold medal as coxswain of the American boat in the eight.[2] After his retirement from sports, he served on the board of health in his hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey for 40 years.[3]