John Murray
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John•Murray |
| Used name | John•Murray |
| Born | 6 November 1869 in Raheen, Carrigrohane, Cork, Cork (IRL) |
| Died | 14 August 1933 in Dundrum, Dublin (IRL) |
| Affiliations | County Dublin Harriers, IRL |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Nationality |  Ireland |
Biography
John Murray was Irish champion at 120y hurdles (1904), discus (1909), and the hammer (1909). After retiring from competition, he was the landlord of a popular Dublin public house for many years. His brothers, Denis and William, also competed in the 1908 Olympics.
Personal Bests: DT – 36.78 (120-8) (1909); HT – 44.12 (144-9) (1907).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
IRL |
John Murray | |||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | |||||||
| Discus Throw, Greek Style, Men (Olympic) | |||||||
| Hammer Throw, Men (Olympic) |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of William Murray
- Brother of Denis Murray