Michael Dineen

Michael Daniel Dineen (17 April 1881 – 23 February 1933) was an Irish athlete who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Biography Dineen was born in Macroom, Cork, Ireland but moved to London in his youth and joined the Highgate Harriers. Dineen was an all-round athlete competing in various other disciplines in addition to triple jump. At one meeting in Rayleigh during July 1907, he won four events, the 120 yards, the 120 yards hurdles, the high jump and long jump.

In 1908 Dineen won the Olympic Trial to qualify him for the Olympic Games where he participated in the men's triple jump competition. In the event held on 25 July, Dineen finished in 12th place with a jump of 13.23 metres.

By trade, Dineen was a stock clerk with London Tramways