About John McCarthy
Born 1901. John McCarthy was an athletics competitor.
John McCarthy is a paralympic athlete from Ireland competing mainly in category F32/51 club throw and discus throw events.
McCarthy competed in the club throw and discus throw at both the 2004 and 2008 Summer Paralympics, winning the silver medal in the discus in 2004.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John McCarthy?
Irish Paralympic athlete
When was John McCarthy born?
John McCarthy was born in 1901.
What was John McCarthy's occupation?
John McCarthy was an athletics competitor.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John McCarthy (discus thrower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John McCarthy. https://biography.guide/john-mccarthy-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "John McCarthy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-mccarthy-athletics-competitor/.
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