Jim Delaney (athlete)

For those of a similar name, see James Delaney (disambiguation).
Olympic medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1948 London Shot put

Francis James Delaney (March 1, 1921 – April 2, 2012) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the shot put.[1]

He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1939 and was considered the country's top shot putter at the time.

Delaney competed for the United States in the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London, Great Britain in the shot put where he won the silver medal.

References

  1. ^ "Francis James "Jim" Delaney Obituary: View Francis Delaney's Obituary by Press Democrat". Legacy.com. 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2012-04-13.


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