Bob Tisdall

Athletics

BIOGRAPHY

Bob Tisdall won the gold medal for Ireland in the 400 metres hurdles at the Los Angeles 1932 Olympic Games.

Tisdall was born in India and raised in County Tipperary, where he attended Shrewsbury School before competing at the University of Cambridge.

He set an Olympic best time in the 400 metres hurdles during the 1932 final.

Gender

Male

Discipline

400m hurdles

Olympic Results

Gold Medal, Amsterdam 1932

Hometown

Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

Games

Amsterdam 1932

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