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John Mulcahy
Full name: John Joseph Francis Mulcahy
Gender: Male
Born: July 20, 1876 in New York, New York, United States
Died: November 19, 1942 in New York, New York, United States
Affiliations: Atalanta Boat Club, New York
Country: 
United States
Sport: Rowing
Medals: 1 Gold, 1 Silver (2 Total)
Biography
John Mulcahy was the first U.S. Olympic rower to win a national title, having taken the double sculls in 1891 with M. F. Monahan. Rowing for the Atalanta BC in New York, he added another in 1904, partnered by Bill Varley in the doubles. He graduated from Fordham in 1898, and later was a football coach at Seton Hall, beginning in 1905. He worked for many years as manager of the Midvale Steel Company of Coatesville, Pennsylvania. |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer | 27 | St. Louis | Rowing | Men's Double Sculls | Atalanta Boat Club-1 | USA | 1 | Gold | |
| 1904 Summer | 27 | St. Louis | Rowing | Men's Coxless Pairs | Atalanta Boat Club-2 | USA | 2 | Silver |
Men's Double Sculls
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Partner | Phase | Unit | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer | 27 | St. Louis | Rowing | Atalanta Boat Club-1 | USA | Bill Varley | Final Standings | 10:03.2 |
Men's Coxless Pairs
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Partner | Phase | Unit | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer | 27 | St. Louis | Rowing | Atalanta Boat Club-2 | USA | Bill Varley | Final Standings | at 4 lengths |
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