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Con O'Callaghan (decathlete)

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Con O'Callaghan
Personal information
Birth nameCornelius O'Callaghan
Born23 March 1908
Kanturk, Cork, Ireland
Died22 May 1976(1976-05-22) (aged 68)
Bantry, Cork, Ireland
Sport
SportDecathlon

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]

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

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  1. ^ Con O'Callaghan. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Olympic hero Dr. Pat O'Callaghan. joe.ie
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