Bill Knecht
In the history of rowing, virtually every American eight-oared crew that reached the Olympics was composed of college students with little responsibility except to train. So, it seems astonishing that a man in his mid-30s, with six children and a business to run, would reach the heights of Olympic victory. If anything, Bill Knecht was […]
Joanne Iverson
Susan Francia
In 1984, when Katalina Kariko and her husband Ben Francia made the bold and courageous choice to emigrate to Philadelphia from Hungary (which was, at that time, still behind the “Iron Curtain”), they could have never dreamed of the success their two-yearold daughter Susan would one day achieve in athletics. Unknowingly, Susan was integral in […]
Paul Costello
John B “Jack” Kelly
Mike Teti
Mike Teti, born in Philadelphia, is one of the most accomplished figures in rowing, both as an Olympian and as a longtime leader of the U.S. national team. He has helped guide American crews to multiple Olympic medals, playing a major role in the sport’s continued success.
Joe Burk
John B. Kelly, Sr.
