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John Connor

Medals Won

Athlete Information

Date of Birth

1st August 1894

Gender

male

Hometown

Belfast

Club Team School Or University

Competitor information

Team Ireland Number

4

Sport

Athletics

Discipline

Triple Jump

Competitive History

Personal Bests

Games Attended

Paris 1924

Olympic Results

Game
Result
Paris 1924
10th (triple jump)

BIOGRAPHY

John Connor competed in the men's triple jump at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, finishing 10th overall.

A Belfast-based athlete, Connor was one of two northern Irish athletes on the athletics team who underwent special preparation for Paris together with W.J. Lowe.

His participation was an important demonstration of the all-Ireland character of the Irish Olympic team.

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