American long jumper (1882–1942)
James O'Connell
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| Full name | James Francis V. O'Connell |
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| Nationality | American |
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| Born | (1882-10-11)October 11, 1882
Hartford, Connecticut, United States[1] |
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| Died | July 10, 1942(1942-07-10) (aged 59)
Hartford, Connecticut, United States[1] |
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| Sport | Athletics |
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| Event | Long jump |
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James Francis V. O'Connell (October 11, 1882 – July 10, 1942) was an American athlete.[2] He competed in the men's long jump at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[3]
O'Connell won the 1906 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in the triple jump and finished runner-up in the 75 yards. He competed for the Villanova Wildcats track and field team and the New York Athletic Club.[4][1]
Personally, O'Connell was a member of the Hartford Police Department and worked as a traffic checker late into his life.[1]
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