About Mike O'Rourke
Born 1955. Mike O'Rourke is a New Zealand athletics competitor.
Michael David O'Rourke (born 25 August 1955) is a former New Zealand javelin thrower. He represented his country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and at three Commonwealth Games. He was national champion eight times. O'Rourke was born in Croydon, New South Wales, Australia. In 1990, he was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.
O'Rourke won two British AAA Championships titles in the javelin at the 1981 AAA Championships and 1983 AAA Championships.
Personal bests Pre-1986 specification: 90.58 m NR 1986 specification: 79.00 m
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Who is Mike O'Rourke?
New Zealand javelin thrower
When was Mike O'Rourke born?
Mike O'Rourke was born on 21 August 1955 in Croydon.
What is Mike O'Rourke's occupation?
Mike O'Rourke is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Mike O'Rourke?
Mike O'Rourke is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mike O'Rourke (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike O'Rourke. https://biography.guide/mike-o-rourke/
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