John Flanagan (hammer thrower)

John Flanagan
Flanagan posing with 16 lb. hammer weight in 1908
Personal information
BornJanuary 28, 1868
Ballinvreena, Ireland
DiedJune 3, 1938 (aged 70)
Limerick, reland
Sport
SportAthletics
EventHammer throw
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1900 ParisHammer throw
1904 St. LouisHammer throw
1908 LondonHammer throw
1904 St. LouisWeight throw

John Joseph Flanagan (sometimes spelled Flannigan; January 28, 1868 – June 3, 1938) was an Irish-American three-time Olympic gold medalist in the hammer throw, winning in 1900, 1904, and 1908.

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