Paul Dolan (athlete)
Irish sprinter
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Paul Dolan (29 June 1927 – 19 September 1998) was an Irish sprinter who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityIrish
Born29 June 1927
Ballyshannon, Ireland
Died19 September 1998 (aged 71)
Dublin, Ireland
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 29 June 1927 Ballyshannon, Ireland |
| Died | 19 September 1998 (aged 71) Dublin, Ireland |
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Sprinting/400m |
| Club | Clonliffe Harriers, Dublin |
Biography
Dolan represented Ireland at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, where he competed in the 4 x 400 metres relay competition.[2]
Dolan finished third behind Leslie Lewis in the 440 yards event at the british 1950 AAA Championships.[3][4][5][6]
Dolan represented Ireland at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, where he competed in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 400 metres competitions.[2]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Ireland | |||||
| 1952 | Olympics | Helsinki, Finland | 3rd, Heat 2 | 100 m | 11.12/11.0 |
