Michael Dineen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Michael Daniel•Dineen |
| Used name | Michael•Dineen |
| Born | 17 April 1881 in Macroom, Cork (IRL) |
| Died | 23 February 1933 in Isleworth, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Highgate Harriers, Highgate (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Nationality |  Ireland |
Biography
Michael Dineen won the triple jump at the 1908 Olympic Trials and shared first place with Sidney Abrahams at the 1912 British Trials. In 1911 he won the first AFEA title and also the 120 y hurdles race at the GAA sports at Kensal Rise, London having four years earlier won the hurdles and long jump titles at the corresponding Games. A versatile and all-round athlete he was also the 1906 Leeds Tramways 440 y champion in the open event, running for London Tramways, for whom he worked as a stock clerk..
Personal Best: TJ – 13.52 (44-4½) (1908).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
IRL |
Michael Dineen | |||
| Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) | 12 |