James Connolly

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames Joseph•Connolly
Used nameJames•Connolly
Born4 January 1900 in Woburn, Massachusetts (USA)
Died30 September 1940 in Woburn, Massachusetts (USA)
Measurements172 cm / 61 kg
AffiliationsBoston AA, Boston (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

James Connolly was runner-up in the AAU mile in 1921-22. He competed for Georgetown University, Boston AA, and the NYAC. He graduated from Georgetown in 1923. Connolly won the Boston indoor Hunter mile several times. He worked as an investment counselor.

Personal Best: Mile – 4:17.2 (1921).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics USA James Connolly
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) AC
1924 Summer Olympics Athletics USA James Connolly
3,000 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) United States 3 Bronze