Irish decathlete
Con O'Callaghan
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| Birth name | Cornelius O'Callaghan |
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| Born | 23 March 1908
Kanturk, Cork, Ireland |
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| Died | 22 May 1976(1976-05-22) (aged 68)
Bantry, Cork, Ireland |
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| Sport | Decathlon |
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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]
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