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Great Britain & NI Shot puthammer throw

Denis Horgan

Born
18 May 1871
Died
2 Jun 1922 · aged 51
Birthplace
Banteer, Cork, Ireland
On the podium
1908
Olympian
1× · London
1 international medal + 30 national titles

Biography

Irish shot put champion. He was prominent figure in early 20th century in the amateur athletics scene in UK and United States. He emigrated to United States in 1900 and joined IAAC (Irish American Athletic Club) then switch to rivals, NYAC (New York Athletic Club). Competed in 1908 Olympics for Great Britain and won silver medal in shot put.

Between 1893 and 1912, he claimed 13 shot put title in AAA Champs. Hogan also won both GAA (6 times) and IAAA (11 times) shot put titles. Additionally, he secured six hammer throw medal in AAA events.

Horgan returned to Ireland and died in Crookstown, Cork County.

By championship

ChampionshipTotal
Olympic Games0101
International total0101

National championships

ChampionshipTotal
AAA Championships138122
Irish Championships170017
National total308139

Medals 1

YearChampionshipVenuePlaceMarkRecordNotes
1908Olympic GamesLondon213.62

National results 39

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