Michael Dineen
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 17 April 1881 Macroom, Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 23 February 1933 (aged 51) Isleworth, West London, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Triple jump |
| Club | Highgate Harriers |
Michael Daniel Dineen (17 April 1881 – 23 February 1933) was an Irish athlete who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
Biography
[edit]Dineen was born in Macroom, Cork, Ireland but moved to London in his youth and joined the Highgate Harriers.[3] Dineen was an all-round athlete competing in various other disciplines in addition to triple jump.[4] At one meeting in Rayleigh during July 1907, he won four events, the 120 yards, the 120 yards hurdles, the high jump and long jump.[5]
In 1908 Dineen won the Olympic Trial to qualify him for the Olympic Games[3] and then represented the Great Britain team at the 1908 Olympic Games in London,[6][7] where he participated in the men's triple jump competition. In the event held on 25 July, Dineen finished in 12th place with a jump of 13.23 metres.[3]
At the 1912 Olympic trials, Dineen and Sidney Abrahams shared the long jump win but Dineen missed out on selection for the Stockholm games.[3][8]
By trade, Dineen was a stock clerk with London Tramways[3] and had won several competitions hosted by the Tramways throughout his career.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Michael Dineen Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ^ "Michael Dineen". Team GB. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Michael Dineen". Olympedia. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ "German Gymnastic Society". Sporting Life. 29 November 1906. Retrieved 16 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Scottish Racing Changes". Daily Mirror. 18 July 1907. Retrieved 16 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "The Olympic Games, British Representatives". The Sportsman. 12 June 1908. Retrieved 16 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Olympic Games, Britain's team of athletes". Liverpool Daily Post. 12 June 1908. Retrieved 16 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "AAA Olympic Trials". Guernsey Evening Press and Star. 20 May 1912. Retrieved 16 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Concerning Dual Winners". Athletic News. 31 July 1911. Retrieved 16 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.