Ignatius Gronkowski
Ignatius Gronkowski (March 28, 1897 – September 1981) was an American professional cyclist, who represented the United States at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ignatius Gronkowski |
| Nickname | Iggy |
| Born | March 28, 1897 Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Died | September 1981 (aged 84) Buffalo, New York, United States |
He held five world records for the 1/2-, 3/4-, 1.5-, and 2-mile distances.[2] His great-grandsons include former NFL players Rob, Dan, Chris and Glenn Gronkowski.[3]
References
- "Ignatius Gronkowski.' Archived November 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine www.sports-reference.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- Archacki, Henry. "Cyclists course." Archacki Cartoon Collection, 1931. University of Buffalo Libraries. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- "Ignatius Gronkowski". Olympedia. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
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