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Con Walsh

Canadian hammer thrower (1885-1961) · Canada · On the map · Athletes · Died at 76

Cornelius Edward "Con" Walsh 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.

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Another Irishman, Robert Kerr also represented Canada at the same games. Walsh had earlier played Gaelic football and represented Cork.

Country
Canada
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1885 to 1961 · aged 76