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Con Walsh

1885 – 1961

Canadian hammer thrower

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About Con Walsh

Lived 1885 – 1961 (aged 76). Con Walsh was a Canadian gaelic football player and athletics competitor.

Cornelius Edward "Con" Walsh (24 April 1885 – 7 December 1961) was an Irish Canadian athlete who represented Canada at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was born in Carriganimma. He won a bronze medal in the hammer throw, finishing third behind fellow Irishmen John Flanagan and Matt McGrath, both of whom represented the United States. Another Irishman, Robert Kerr also represented Canada at the same games. Walsh had earlier played Gaelic football and represented Cork.

Walsh also competed for both the Irish American Athletic Club and the New York Athletic Club. He was part of a group of Irish weight throwers that were collectively known as the "Irish Whales."

In 1910 Walsh set the record for throwing the 56-pound (25.4-kg) weight for height, breaking Pat McDonald's record by throwing the weight 16 feet 7/8 inches high (5.07 metres) at the second annual athletic meet of the New York Press Club Athletic Association.

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Cornelius Edward Walsh, Cornelius Walsh

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Con Walsh?

Canadian hammer thrower (1885-1961)

When was Con Walsh born?

Con Walsh was born on 24 April 1885 in County Cork.

When did Con Walsh die?

Con Walsh died on 7 December 1961 in Seattle.

What was Con Walsh's occupation?

Con Walsh was a gaelic football player and athletics competitor.

What nationality was Con Walsh?

Con Walsh was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Con Walsh

· Wikidata: Q713871

· DBpedia: Con Walsh

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