About Seán O'Connor
Lived 1937 – 2012 (aged 75). Seán O'Connor was an Irish athlete.
Seán O'Connor (26 July 1937 - 3 September 2012 ) was an Irish wrestler. He competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics and the 1964 Summer Olympics. He was born as John O'Connor but was better known as Seán when competing.
O'Connor was a three-times winner of the British Wrestling Championships in 1960, 1963 and 1964.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Seán O'Connor?
Irish wrestler, Olympic Games participant
When was Seán O'Connor born?
Seán O'Connor was born on 26 July 1937 in Belfast.
When did Seán O'Connor die?
Seán O'Connor died on 3 September 2012.
What was Seán O'Connor's occupation?
Seán O'Connor was an athlete.
What nationality was Seán O'Connor?
Seán O'Connor was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Seán O'Connor (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Seán O'Connor. https://biography.guide/sean-o-connor-athlete/
MLA: "Seán O'Connor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sean-o-connor-athlete/.
Chicago: "Seán O'Connor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sean-o-connor-athlete/.
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