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Bookmark or Share- Joe Rantz - WikipediaJoseph Harry Rantz (March 31, 1914 – September 10, 2007) was an American rower who won Olympic gold in the men's eight at the 1936 Summer Olympics. [1] Born in Spokane, Washington, Joe Rantz had a harsh childhood in Boulder City, Idaho and, later, Sequim, Washington.
- Joseph Rantz, 1914-2007 - University of Washington MagazineBoats shot through the water, signaling the start of the final 1936 Olympic crew race. Yet Joe Rantz and his seven Husky teammates remained motionless in their shell, unaware that they had already fallen behind in what would come to be known as one of the greatest athletic contests in UW history. Growing up, Rantz had always been an athlete.
- Profile: Joe Rantz’s Opportunity Began in High School - NFHSLong before his extraordinary life became the centerpiece of author Daniel James Brown’s book The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Joe Rantz was a student-athlete at Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Washington, whose participation in high school sports would lead to the opportunity ...
- The Boys in the Boat vs. the True Story of the ... - History vs. HollywoodAccording to Forbes, author Daniel James Brown met Joe Rantz (portrayed by Callum Turner in the movie) in 2007. Rantz was the only member of the crew who was still alive at the time. He passed away not long after their meeting.
- 1936 Olympics Rowing: The Inspiring Story of Joe RantzJoe Rantz was an American rower who won Olympic gold in the men’s eight at the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany. Born in Spokane, Washington, Joe had a difficult childhood in Boulder City, Idaho, and later Sequim, Washington.
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