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Larry O'Connor (athlete)

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Larry O'Connor
O'Connor at the 1938 British Empire Games
Personal information
BornSeptember 22, 1916
Cobourg, Ontario, Canada
DiedSeptember 6, 1995 (aged 78)
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprint, hurdles
ClubToronto West End YMCA
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)200 m – 21.4 (1938)
110 mH – 14.2 (1938)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Canada
British Empire Games
Gold medal – first place 1938 Sydney 4×110 yards
Silver medal – second place 1938 Sydney 120 yd hurdles

Lawrence Gerrard O'Connor (September 22, 1916 – September 6, 1995) was a Canadian sprinter and hurdler. He placed sixth in the 110 m hurdles at the 1936 Summer Olympics. At the 1938 Empire Games he was a member of the Canadian relay team that won the gold medal in the 4×110 yards event. In the 120 yards hurdles competition he won the bronze medal and in the 220 yards contest he finished fourth.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Larry O'Connor. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Larry O'Connor. trackfield.brinkster.net