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
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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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