Died 1957-01-20.
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James Connolly
James Brendan Bennet Connolly was an American athlete and author. In 1896, he became the first modern Olympic champion.
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Born 28 October 1868 · Died 20 January 1957 · Q294321
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1920· 2 entries
And in The Book of the Gloucester Fishermen, published in 1927
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During the first International Fishing Schooner Championship Races in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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1914· 1 entry
Connolly ran again in the special election to replace him, but finished third behind James A
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1912· 1 entry
Connolly was the Progressive nominee for Congress from South Boston and Dorchester
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1896· 1 entry
Became the first modern Olympic champion
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1894· 1 entry
The first modern edition of the Olympic Games were scheduled for April 6 to 15, 1896 in Athens, Greece
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1891· 1 entry
Was instrumental in forming a football team
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1868· 1 entry
Born 1868-10-28.
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