What is recorded here
Peter O'Connor leapt farther than any human being until 1921, then he came home to Waterford and practised law. The Olympic champion and Irish Nationalist buried his gold medals inside ordinary courtrooms and street conversations. That sudden change from global wonder to local duty still startles the city.
Peter O'Connor 1872-1957. Olympic champion, long jump world record holder 1901-1921 and Irish Nationalist practised law here. Waterford Civic Trust.
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