Jimmy Reardon (athlete)
Irish sprinter and Olympian From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jimmy Reardon (18 October 1925 – 20 June 2019) was an Irish sprinter who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1][2] He was the first Irish athlete to be offered a scholarship to attend Villanova University in Pennsylvania, United States.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 18 October 1925 |
| Died | 20 June 2019 (aged 93) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Ireland | |||||
| 1948 | Olympics | London, United Kingdom | 5th, Heat 1, SF | 400 m | 47.8 |
References
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