Dan Coyle full name Daniel Aloysius Coyle (21 June 1913 – 26 November 1972) was an Irish

athlete An athlete (also sportsman or sportswoman) is a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance. Athletes may be professionals or amateurs. Most professional athletes have particularly well-devel ...

. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the

1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca ...

. he placed 19th in the qualifying round out of 24 meaning that he didn't qualify.

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1913 births 1972 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics Irish male hammer throwers Olympic athletes for Ireland Place of birth missing {{Ireland-athletics-bio-stub