About Con O'Callaghan
Lived 1908 – 1976 (aged 68). Con O'Callaghan was an Irish athletics competitor.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Con O'Callaghan?
Irish decathlete
When was Con O'Callaghan born?
Con O'Callaghan was born on 23 March 1908 in Kanturk.
When did Con O'Callaghan die?
Con O'Callaghan died on 22 May 1976 in Bantry.
What was Con O'Callaghan's occupation?
Con O'Callaghan was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Con O'Callaghan?
Con O'Callaghan was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Con O'Callaghan (decathlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Con O'Callaghan. https://biography.guide/con-o-callaghan/
MLA: "Con O'Callaghan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/con-o-callaghan/.
Chicago: "Con O'Callaghan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/con-o-callaghan/.
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