Tom Kiely

British-Irish decathlete and Olympian

Tom Kiely - British-Irish decathlete and Olympian
Born

August 25th, 1869
156 years ago

Died

1951
74 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

Competed in athletics, particularly in the decathlon, representing Great Britain at the 1900 Paris Olympics. Achieved a gold medal in the decathlon event, becoming the first Olympic champion in this discipline. Also competed in other track and field events, showcasing versatility in athletic performance.

Won a gold medal in decathlon at the 1900 Olympics

First Olympic champion in decathlon

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