James Mitchel
 James Mitchel with 16 lb. hammer. | ||
| Medal record | ||
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| Men’s athletics | ||
Representing the  United States
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| Olympic Games | ||
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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]
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 Archived 2007-02-16 at the Wayback Machine (name misspelt)
External links
- James Mitchel at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
Categories:
- 1864 births
- 1921 deaths
- Olympic track and field athletes of the United States
- American male hammer throwers
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1904 Summer Olympics
- Olympic bronze medalists for the United States in track and field
- American people of Irish descent
- Irish male hammer throwers
- Weight throwers
- Medalists at the 1904 Summer Olympics