Friday, November 9, 2012

James Armando

I'm not sure about the difference in the first name, but it appears the Green Cemetery (Glastonbury, CT.) has a former Olympian. And since Veteran's Day will be celebrated in a few days this man should also be acknowledged for his service to our country back in WWI. Take notice of the rock on the top left side of the tombstone indicating that someone has visited this grave.

1924: Paris, France
Armando, John: 4000m Team Pursuit, did not place
Bonlicault, John: Road Race 188km, third @ 7:15:51.6; Team Road Race, 11th
Braet, Rene: Reserve
Fenn, William S.: 1000m Scratch, eliminated/semis; 2000m tandem, did not place; 4000m Team Pursuit, did not place; 50km, did not place
Gronkowski, Ignatius: 50km, did not place; Road Race (188km) 45th @ 7:34:41.8; Team Road Race, 11th
Hentschel, Gus: 4000m Team Pursuit, did not place; Road Race (188km), 49th @ 7:52:59.6; Team Road Race, 11th
Hopkins, Victor: 4000m Team Pursuit, did not place; Road Race (188km), 59th @ 8:29:02.0; Team Road Race, 11th
Staff: D.J. McIntyre; manager


 http://www.usacycling.org/us-olympic-cycling-rosters-1900-1996.htm

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