William Shanahan (22 March 1897 – 29 May 1954) 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 decathlon at the

1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1924), officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIIe olympiade) and also known as Paris 1924, were an international multi-sport event held in Paris, France. The op ...

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* 1897 births 1954 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1924 Summer Olympics Irish decathletes Olympic athletes for Ireland Athletes from County Tipperary Olympic decathletes Irish Free State sportsmen {{Ireland-athletics-bio-stub