Louis Abell

Louis Abell

Men’s eight rowing team at the 1900 Olympic Games
Personal information
Birth name	Louis Grenville Abell
Born	(1884-07-21)July 21, 1884 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	October 25, 1962(1962-10-25) (aged 78) Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
Medal record Men's rowing Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1900 Paris Eight 1904 St. Louis Eight

Louis Grenville "Lou" Abell (July 21, 1884 – October 25, 1962) was an American rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics and in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, which was also the location of his death.

In 1900 he was the coxswain of the American boat Vesper Boat Club, which won the gold medal in the eights. Four years later he won his second gold medal as coxswain of the American boat in the eight.