Con_O'Callaghan_(athlete)

Con O'Callaghan (decathlete)

Con O'Callaghan (decathlete)

Irish decathlete

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]

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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

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


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