Tom McGuirk
Irish-American hurdler
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Tom McGuirk (born 2 March 1971 in San Francisco, United States) is a retired Irish athlete who specialised in the 400 metres hurdles.[2] He represented his country at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 March 1971 |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | 400 metres hurdles |
| College team | Cal Poly Mustangs California Golden Bears |
| Club | Dublin City Harriers |
His personal best in the event is 49.73 seconds set in San Jose, California in 1996.
Nowadays he operates a bar in Half Moon Bay, California, with his older brother Patrick.[3]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Ireland | |||||
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 18th (h) | 400 m | 47.14 |
| 27th (h) | 400 m hurdles | 50.84 | |||
| 1996 | European Indoor Championships | Stockholm, Sweden | 9th (sf) | 400 m | 47.66 |
| Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 43rd (h) | 400 m hurdles | 50.76 | |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 32nd (h) | 400 m hurdles | 49.93 |
| 1998 | European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 13th (sf) | 400 m hurdles | 51.12 |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 51st (h) | 400 m hurdles | 51.73 |
