Jim Delaney (shot putter)
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American shot putter (1921–2012)
For those of a similar name, see James Delaney (disambiguation).
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
| Representing the United States | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| Silver medal – second place | 1948 London | Shot put |
Francis James Delaney (March 1, 1921 – April 2, 2012) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the shot put.[1]
He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1939 and was considered the country's top shot putter at the time.
Delaney was a three-time All-American in the shot put for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish track and field team.[2] He competed for the United States in the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London, Great Britain in the shot put where he won the silver medal.
References
[edit ]- ^ "Francis James "Jim" Delaney Obituary: View Francis Delaney's Obituary by Press Democrat". Legacy.com. 2012年04月02日. Retrieved 2012年04月13日.
- ^ "Shot put at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA . Retrieved 28 December 2024.
External links
[edit ]- Jim Delaney at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
- Francis James Delaney at Olympics.com
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