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Charley McIlvaine

Full name: Charles Joseph "Charley" McIlvaine, Sr.
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10" (179 cm)
Weight: 152 lbs (69 kg)
Born: August 6, 1903 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: January 30, 1975 in Ocean City, New Jersey, United States
Affiliations: Penn AC, Philadelphia (USA)
Country: USA United States
Sport: Rowing

Medals: 1 Gold (1 Total)

Biography

Charley MclIvaine rowed for the Penn Athletic Club after graduating from Penn. He was partnered in the doubles by Paul Costello in 1928 and together they won several national championships. McIlvaine’s son, Charles, Jr., also became an excellent oarsman, winning a gold medal in the eights at the 1955 Pan-American Games.

Results

Games Age City Sport Event Team NOC Rank Medal
1928 Summer 24 Amsterdam Rowing Men's Double Sculls United States USA 1 Gold

Men's Double Sculls

Event History
Games Age City Sport Team NOC Partner Phase Unit T
1928 Summer 24 Amsterdam Rowing United States USA Paul Costello Final 6:41.4
1928 Summer 24 Amsterdam Rowing United States USA Paul Costello Semi-Finals Heat Two 6:45.2
1928 Summer 24 Amsterdam Rowing United States USA Paul Costello Quarter-Finals Heat One 6:43.8
1928 Summer 24 Amsterdam Rowing United States USA Paul Costello Round Two Heat Two 6:48.4
1928 Summer 24 Amsterdam Rowing United States USA Paul Costello Round One Heat Two 7:46.8