Con O'Callaghan (decathlete)
Cornelius "Con" O'Callaghan (23 March 1908 – 22 May 1976) was an Irish track and field athlete. In 1928, he became the first Irish Olympian to compete in decathlon.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Cornelius O'Callaghan |
| Born | 23 March 1908 Kanturk, Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 22 May 1976 (aged 68) Bantry, Cork, Ireland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Decathlon |
O'Callaghan was the middle of three sons of Paddy O'Callaghan and Jane Healy. His eldest brother Seán played football and won a national title in the 440 yards hurdles, whereas his other brother Pat was the Olympic champion in hammer throw in 1928 and 1932.[2]
References
- Con O'Callaghan. sports-reference.com
- Olympic hero Dr. Pat O'Callaghan. joe.ie
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