Joseph Patrick Lydon (February 2, 1878 – August 19, 1937) was an American welterweight boxer who competed in the early twentieth century. He was born in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland. He competed at the 1904 Summer Olympics, tying for a bronze medal in the welterweight division with fellow American boxer Jack Egan.[1]
| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 2, 1878 Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Died | August 19, 1937 (aged 59) |
| Olympic medal record | ||
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| Men's Soccer | ||
Representing  United States
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1904 St. Louis | Team competition |
| Men's Boxing | ||
| Representing United States
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1904 St. Louis | Welterweight |
He also competed at the soccer tournament in the 1904 Olympics and his team Christian Brothers College took silver medals.
References
edit- ^ "Joe Lydon". Olympedia. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
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