Tim Ahearne facts for kids
Timothy Joseph Ahearne (born August 17, 1885 – died December 12, 1968) was an amazing Irish athlete. He was famous for his skills in track and field events. Timothy won a gold medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He competed for Great Britain and Ireland in these games.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Great Britain |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 1908 London | Triple jump |
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Who Was Timothy Ahearne?
Timothy Ahearne was born in a place called Dirreen, Athea, in Limerick, Ireland. His father, William, was a farmer. Timothy had a younger brother named Dan Ahearn. Dan also became a very famous athlete. Dan even held the world record for the triple jump for many years.
Olympic Glory in 1908
Timothy Ahearne won a gold medal in the triple jump event. This happened at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. At that time, Ireland was not seen as a separate country by the Olympic Committee. So, Timothy represented "Great Britain and Ireland."
Other Olympic Events
Timothy also took part in other events at the 1908 Olympics.
- He finished eighth in the long jump competition.
- He also competed in the standing long jump event. His exact result for this event is not known.
- Timothy was an Irish champion in the 110 metre hurdles. However, he was eliminated in the semi-finals at the Olympics.
Life After the Olympics
After his big win in 1908, Timothy Ahearne moved to New York in 1909. He joined a sports club called the Irish American Athletic Club. For a while, he also competed for another club, the New York Athletic Club. Later in his life, Timothy became a farmer. He raised special "prize-winning" cattle on his farm in upstate New York.
