Joe Donoghue

Joe Donoghue
Personal information
Born(1871-02-11)February 11, 1871
Newburgh, New York, United States
DiedApril 1, 1921 (aged 50)
New York City, New York, United States
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportSpeed skating
Medal record
Men's speed skating
Representing the  United States
World Allround Championships
Gold medal – first place 1891 Amsterdam Allround

Joseph F. Donoghue (February 11, 1871 – April 1, 1921[1]) was an American speed skater. He became the speed skating World Champion in 1891 and was a member of the Manhattan Athletic Club.[2]

  1. ^ Paul J.de Loca, Encyclopedia of ethnicity and sports in the United States, Greenwood Publishing Group, 2000
  2. ^ "Three great American skaters". Retrieved October 27, 2011.