James Mitchel
 James Mitchel with 16 lb. hammer. | ||
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Representing the  United States
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.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1904 St Louis | 56 pound weight throw |
James Sarsfield "Jim" Mitchel (born Mitchell; January 30, 1864 – July 3, 1921)
Biography
He was born in Tipperary,[1] Ireland,[2] and, as an athlete, represented the United States at the 1904 Summer Olympics. Mitchell competed as a member of the New York Athletic Club at the games, which were held in St Louis, Missouri. In the 56 lb weight throw he won the bronze medal. In the hammer throw competition he finished fifth and in the discus throw event he finished sixth.[3]
John Flanagan, Martin Sheridan of the Irish American Athletic Club, with fellow Irishman James Mitchel of the New York Athletic Club at the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis, Missouri.
He was part of a group of Irish-American athletes known as the "Irish Whales."
References
- ↑ Irish Olympians, by Lindie Naughton and Johnnie Watterson, published by Blackwater Press, ISBN 0-86121-461-7
- ↑ Irish-born Medal Winners in the early Olympic Games
- ↑ profile (name misspelt)
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