Peter O'Connor
(1872-1957)

Olympic champion, long jump world record holder, Irish Nationalist, and solicitor

Died aged c. 85

Peter O'Connor (24 October 1872 – 9 November 1957) was an Irish track and field athlete who set a long-standing world record for the long jump and won two Olympic medals in the 1906 Intercalated Games.

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Peter O'Connor 1872-1957 Olympic Champion, long jump world record holder 1901-1921 and Irish Nationalist practised law here

23 O’Connell St, Waterford, Ireland where they practised law