Patrick James Ryan
Irish American hammer thrower (1881-1964) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 83
Patrick James Ryan was an Irish American hammer thrower. He competed for the United States at the 1920 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal in the hammer throw and a silver in the 56-pound weight throw.
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In 1913 he established the first world record in the hammer throw, which stood as a world record for 25 years and as an American record for 40 years. Ryan was part of Irish weight throwers known as the Irish Whales.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1881 to 1964 · aged 83
