James O'Connell
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | James Francis V.•O'Connell |
| Used name | James•O'Connell |
| Born | 11 October 1882 in Hartford, Connecticut (USA) |
| Died | 10 July 1942 in Hartford, Connecticut (USA) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | NYAC, New York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
James O’Connell won the AAU indoor triple jump in 1906, and was third in the outdoor long jump in 1907. He competed for Villanova and the NYAC. O’Connell was a lifelong member of the Hartford Police Department. He was appointed a supernumerary in 1908 and a regular in 1915. Even after he was eligible for his pension, he continued working, spending his final years as a traffic checker.
Personal Bests: LJ – 7.035 (23-1) (1908); TJ – 13.81i (45-3¾i) (1906).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
James O'Connell | |||
| Long Jump, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) |