Fanahan McSweeney

Fanahan McSweeney
Personal information
NationalityIrish
Born(1947-08-21)21 August 1947
Castletownroche, Cork, Ireland
Died27 July 1995(1995-07-27) (aged 47)
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventSprinting/400 metres
ClubGrange Fermoy AC

Fanahan McSweeney (21 August 1947 – 27 July 1995) was an Irish sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1]

McSweeney finished second behind Martin Bilham in the 400 metres event at the British 1970 AAA Championships[2][3] and third behind David Jenkins at the 1974 AAA Championships.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Fanahan McSweeney Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Howard's final fling brings victory over foreign pair". Birmingham Daily Post. 8 August 1970. Retrieved 18 May 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ "Big shock for Ian". The People. 9 August 1970. Retrieved 18 May 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  5. ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 18 May 2025.