Con O'Callaghan (decathlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Cornelius O'Callaghan |
| Born |
1908 Kanturk, Ireland |
| Died | unknown |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Decathlon |
Cornelius "Con" O'Callaghan (1908–?) was an Irish track and field athlete. In 1928, he became the first Irish Olympian to compete in decathlon.[1]
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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