Fred Ahern
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Frederick Anthony "Fred"•Ahern |
| Used name | Fred•Ahern |
| Born | 3 April 1900 in Ross, Meath (IRL) |
| Died | 15 November 1958 in Dublin, Dublin (IRL) |
| Affiliations | Army Equitation School, Dublin (IRL) |
| NOC |  Ireland |
Biography
Fred Ahern was a career soldier with the Irish Army, serving in their cavalry. From 1929-39 he was a member of the Irish Army jumping team. For many years he commanded the Irish Army Equitation School. Ahern won several jumping championships on tours of the United States and Canada, in New York, Chicago, and Toronto. After his Olympic appearance, he captained the Irish jumping teams from 1949-52 and 1955.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) | IRL |
Fred Ahern | |||
| Individual, Men (Olympic) | Aherlow | 17 | ||||
| Team, Men (Olympic) | Aherlow / Ireland |