Ireland at the 2004 Summer Olympics
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Ireland competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics
in Athens
, Greece
.
Ireland's Olympic campaign for the 2004 Games was dogged with controversy from the start, with the disqualification of Cathal Lombard for failing a drug test for the drug EPO
. However, 106 individual athletes and 12 teams attended the games, covering all fields, notably equestrian
, athletics, and sailing
.
Ireland's only medal at the Games, a gold one, was stripped from Cian O'Connor
in the individual Show Jumping
event, riding his horse Waterford Crystal. Going into the last round of the Individual Show Jumping, Ireland was in front, albeit with Jessica Kuerten and not Cian. However, a faultless last round pushed O'Connor ahead of the rest of the field. Later it was found that Cian's horse had tested positive for banned substances. Although Cian was cleared of any wrong doing, he was ordered to hand the medal back.
Athletics
Women's 100 metre hurdles:
Women's 5000 metres:
Women's 10,000 metres:
Women's 20 km Walk:
Men's 200 metres:
Men's 1500 metres:
Men's 5000 metres:
Men's 20 km walk:
Men's high jump:
Boxing
Middleweight (75 kg)
Canoeing
Cycling
Road-Race
Cross Country
Equestrian
Show Jumping — Individual
Show Jumping — Team
Three-Day Eventing — Team
Individual Eventing
Dressage — Individual
Rowing
Lightweight Men's Double Sculls
Lightweight Men's Four
Sailing
Finn Class
470 Class
Star Class
49er Class
Europe Class
Laser
Shooting
Men's Trap
Swimming
Women's 100m Breaststroke:
Men's 200m Breaststroke:
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
.
Ireland's Olympic campaign for the 2004 Games was dogged with controversy from the start, with the disqualification of Cathal Lombard for failing a drug test for the drug EPO
Erythropoietin
Erythropoietin, or its alternatives erythropoetin or erthropoyetin or EPO, is a glycoprotein hormone that controls erythropoiesis, or red blood cell production...
. However, 106 individual athletes and 12 teams attended the games, covering all fields, notably equestrian
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
, athletics, and sailing
Sailing
Sailing is the propulsion of a vehicle and the control of its movement with large foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and sometimes the keel or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to move the boat relative to its surrounding medium and...
.
Ireland's only medal at the Games, a gold one, was stripped from Cian O'Connor
Cian O'Connor
Cián O'Connor is an Irish equestrian who competes in the sport of showjumping.He won a show jumping gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics, which was later stripped from him due to drug offences. He continues to ride....
in the individual Show Jumping
Show jumping
Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping," "open jumping," or "jumpers," is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes commonly are seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics...
event, riding his horse Waterford Crystal. Going into the last round of the Individual Show Jumping, Ireland was in front, albeit with Jessica Kuerten and not Cian. However, a faultless last round pushed O'Connor ahead of the rest of the field. Later it was found that Cian's horse had tested positive for banned substances. Although Cian was cleared of any wrong doing, he was ordered to hand the medal back.
AthleticsAthletics at the 2004 Summer OlympicsAt the 2004 Summer Olympics, the athletics events were held at the Athens Olympic Stadium from August 18 to August 29, except for the marathons , the race walks , and the shot put...
Women's 100 metre hurdles:
- Derval O'RourkeDerval O'RourkeDerval O'Rourke is an Irish sprint hurdles athlete. She competes internationally in the 60 and 100 metres hurdles, and is the Irish national record holder in both events...
— Round 1, 13.46 s (did not advance, 29th of 37 overall)
Women's 5000 metres:
- Sonia O'SullivanSonia O'SullivanSonia O'Sullivan in Cobh, County Cork. She began her running career in Ballymore Running Club which is located in the eastern side of Cobh Town. She was one of the world's leading female 5000 m runners for most of the 1990s and early first decade of the 21st century...
— Final, 16:20.90 (ran a 14:59.61 in the heats, placed 14th of 41) - Maria McCambridge — Heat 1, 15:57.42 (did not advance, 31st of 41 overall)
Women's 10,000 metres:
- Marie DavenportMarie DavenportMarie Davenport is a female long-distance runner from Ireland. She first took part in the 1996 Summer Olympics as a participant in the 5,000 metres, and later in the 2004 Summer Olympics.-References:...
— Final, 31:50.49 (placed 14th of 31 overall)
Women's 20 km Walk:
- Olive LoughnaneOlive LoughnaneOlive Loughnane is an Irish race walker. She has competed in three Olympic Games . Loughnane has represented Ireland at five consecutive editions of the World Championships in Athletics and she won a silver medal at the 2009 World Championships. Loughnane earned $30,000 in prize money from the...
— Did not finish
Men's 200 metres:
- Paul Brizzel — Round 1, 21.00 s (did not advance, 38th of 54 overall)
Men's 1500 metres:
- James NolanJames NolanJames Nolan is an athletics coach who was an Irish international runner from 1996 until 2008. He was a two time Olympian who specialized in the 800 metres between 1996 and 2000 before changing to the 1500 metres later that year...
— Semifinal, 3:42.61 (did not advance, 18th of 38 overall)
Men's 5000 metres:
- Alistair Ian CraggAlistair Ian CraggAlistair Ian Cragg is an international track and field athlete, who was born in Johannesburg on 13 June 1980, and brought up in South Africa and has since lived in England and Fayetteville, Arkansas where he attended the University of Arkansas. He races for Ireland and competes most often over 3000...
— Final, 13:43.06 (12th place) - Mark CarrollMark Carroll (athlete)Mark Carroll is a former Irish runner that went to school in The North Monastery, who specialized in the 5000 metres...
— Round 1, 13:46.81 (did not advance, 30th of 36 overall)
Men's 20 km walk:
- Robert HeffernanRobert HeffernanRobert Heffernan is an Irish race walker. Having been seen as one of Ireland's best hopes of an athletics medal at the 2008 Olympic Games, he came eighth in the 20km Walk. His wife Marian Andrews is also national women's 400 metres champion and was on the Irish women's team that finished 4th in...
— DQ
Men's high jump:
- Adrian O Dwyer — Round 1, no mark (did not advance, 38th of 39 overall)
BoxingBoxing at the 2004 Summer OlympicsBoxing at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place in the Peristeri Olympic Boxing Hall. The event was only open to men and bouts were contested over four rounds of two minutes each...
Middleweight (75 kg)
- Andy LeeAndy Lee (boxer)Andy Lee , is an Irish professional boxer from Limerick, Ireland who fights in the Middleweight division.-Background:Lee was born in Bow, London, England to Irish parents...
— Won Round 1, Drew Round 2, lost on a count back.
CanoeingCanoeing at the 2004 Summer OlympicsCanoeing at the 2004 Summer Olympics was held at the Schinias Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Centre for the sprint events and the Olympic Canoe/Kayak Slalom Centre at the Helliniko Olympic Complex for the canoe and kayak slalom disciplines....
- Eadaoin Ni ChallarainEadaoin Ni ChallarainEadaoin Ní Challarain is an Irish slalom canoer who competed in two Olympic Games. She was 11th at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. She also competed in Freestyle Kayaking.-References:**...
— Semis, placed 11th (11th of 19 overall) - Eoin RheinischEoin RheinischEoin Rheinisch is an Irish canoeist from Leixlip, County Kildare. He also has a GAA invollvement, having been appointed in 2009 to assist in physical preparations with the Westmeath senior football team.-Olympics:...
— Round 1, 21st (21st of 25 overall)
CyclingCycling at the 2004 Summer OlympicsCycling at the 2004 Summer Olympics had 18 events in three disciplines:*Road cycling, held at the Athens historic centre and in Vouliagmeni Olympic Centre ....
Road-Race
- Ciarán PowerCiarán PowerCiarán Power a.k.a powershower is a former professional cyclist. He is a member of the Irish Pezula Racing Team. Power turned professional in 2000 with Linda McCartney Racing Team and rode the 2000 Giro d'Italia, gaining 2 top ten stage finishes. He was the first Irish cyclist in a major tour...
— 13th of 146 overall - Mark Scanlon — Did not finish.
Cross Country
- Jenny McCauley — Called off course due to 80 per cent rule (21st of 30 overall)
- Robin SeymourRobin SeymourRobin Seymour is a professional Mountain bike racer and cyclo cross racer that rides for the WORC team. Seymour is a former Motorbike racer that turned to cycling...
— Finished the 26.9mile course in 2hrs 28.32 min (30th of 49 overall)
EquestrianEquestrian at the 2004 Summer OlympicsThe events of the Equestrian at the 2004 Summer Olympics featured three equestrian disciplines: dressage, eventing and jumping. All three disciplines are further divided into individual and team contests for a total of six events....
Show Jumping — Individual
- Cian O'ConnorCian O'ConnorCián O'Connor is an Irish equestrian who competes in the sport of showjumping.He won a show jumping gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics, which was later stripped from him due to drug offences. He continues to ride....
— 4 faults (1st place of 45 riders) (later disqualified) - Kevin Babbington — 12 faults (joint 4th of 45 riders) http://www.horsesport.org/PDFS/S/03_04/2004_OG-S_Ind_.pdf
- Jessica Kuerten — 21 faults (joint 18th of 45 riders) http://www.horsesport.org/PDFS/S/03_04/2004_OG-S_Ind_.pdf
Show Jumping — Team
- Cian O'ConnorCian O'ConnorCián O'Connor is an Irish equestrian who competes in the sport of showjumping.He won a show jumping gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics, which was later stripped from him due to drug offences. He continues to ride....
— 21 faults - Jessica Kuerten — 9 faults
- Kevin Babbington — 6 faults
- Marion Hughes — 10 faults
- Total 36 faults (7th of 16 teams overall) (later disqualified)
Three-Day Eventing — Team
- Mark Kyle — 67 penalties
- Niall GriffinNiall GriffinNiall Griffin is an Irish equestrian.He participated at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he placed 8th in team eventing with the Irish team. He also competed in individual eventing....
— 73.2 penalties - Susan Shortt — 76.8 penalties
- Sasha Harrison — 102.4 penalties
- Edmond GibneyEdmond GibneyEdmond Gibney, originally from Kilskyre, Kells, Co. Meath, Ireland , is an Irish Olympic Three Day Eventing rider who represented Ireland in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Born in Co...
— 152.6 penalties- Total 217 penalties (8th of 14 teams overall)
Individual Eventing
- Mark Kyle — total penalties 75, reached final (21st of 75 overall)
- Niall GriffinNiall GriffinNiall Griffin is an Irish equestrian.He participated at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he placed 8th in team eventing with the Irish team. He also competed in individual eventing....
— total penalties 83.2, reached final (23rd of 75 overall) - Susan Shortt — total penalties 76.8 (32nd of 75 overall)
- Sasha Harrison — total penalties 102.4 (49th of 75 overall)
- Edmond GibneyEdmond GibneyEdmond Gibney, originally from Kilskyre, Kells, Co. Meath, Ireland , is an Irish Olympic Three Day Eventing rider who represented Ireland in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Born in Co...
— total penalties 152.6 (62nd of 75 overall)
Dressage — Individual
- Heike Holstein — Did not advance (50th of 52 overall)
RowingRowing at the 2004 Summer OlympicsRowing at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the Schinias Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Centre and featured 550 competitors taking part in 14 events....
Lightweight Men's Double Sculls
- Sam LynchSam LynchSam Lynch is an Irish rower.-References:...
and Gearoid ToweyGearoid ToweyGearoid Towey is an Irish Olympic Athlete and former World Rowing Champion, Trans-Atlantic adventurer and actor....
— won heat (6:16.63), 4th in semi-final (6:19.09), 4th in 'B' final (6:49.26), (10th of 21 overall)
Lightweight Men's Four
- Richard ArchibaldRichard ArchibaldRichard Archibald is an Irish rower. He finished 6th in the men's lightweight coxless four at the 2004 Summer Olympics.- External links :* at sports-reference.com...
, Eugene CoakleyEugene CoakleyEugene Coakley is an Irish rower. He finished 6th in the men's lightweight coxless four at the 2004 Summer Olympics.- External links :* at sports-reference.com...
, Niall O'TooleNiall O'TooleNiall O'Toole is an Irish rower. He finished 6th in the men's lightweight coxless four at the 2004 Summer Olympics.- External links :* at sports-reference.com...
and Paul GriffinPaul Griffin (rower)Paul Griffin is an Irish rower. He finished 6th in the men's lightweight coxless four at the 2004 Summer Olympics.- External links :* at sports-reference.com...
— 2nd in heat (5:52.54), 3rd in semi-final (5:58.89), 6th in final (6:09.96), (6th of 13 overall)
SailingSailing at the 2004 Summer OlympicsSailing at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the Agios Kosmas Olympic Sailing Centre with eleven events being contested.The events were split into four classes for men, four for women, and three mixed classes that were open to both men and women...
Finn Class
- David BurrowsDavid Burrows (sailor)David Burrows is an Irish sailor. He competed at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. His best Olympic result is a 9th place in the Finn class in Sydney in 2000.-References:...
— 12th of 25 boats
470 Class
- Gerald Owens and Ross Killian — 16th of 27 crews
Star Class
- Mark Mansfield and Killian Collins — 17th of 17 crews
49er Class
- Tom Fitzpatrick and Fraser BrownFraser BrownFraser Brown is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.Originally from Lilydale, Victoria and known for his fierce style of play, Brown's highest achievements in football were playing in the 1995 premiership and winning the 1998 Carlton best and fairest.Brown will...
— 16th of 19 crews
Europe Class
- Maria Coleman — 18th of 25 boats
Laser
- Rory FitzpatrickRory FitzpatrickRory B. Fitzpatrick is a former American professional ice hockey defenseman who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers...
— 30th of 42 competitors
ShootingShooting at the 2004 Summer OlympicsIn shooting at the 2004 Summer Olympics, 390 competitors from 106 nations contested 17 events . The competition took place at the Markopoulo Olympic Shooting Centre, located in the east of the Greek region of Attica....
Men's Trap
- Derek BurnettDerek BurnettDerek Burnett is an Irish sport shooter who specializes in the trap.At the 2004 Olympic Games he finished in joint ninth place in the trap qualification, missing a place among the top six, who progressed to the final round. He also competed at the 2000 and 2008 Olympic Games.-References:...
— Placed 9th in Round 1 and 9th in Round 2 with 119 points (9th overall)
SwimmingSwimming at the 2004 Summer OlympicsSwimming at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place in the Olympic Aquatic Centre with the athletes competing in 32 events. There was a total of 937 participants from 152 countries competing.-Medal table:-Men's events:...
Women's 100m Breaststroke:
- Emma Robinson — Heats, 1:11.40 (did not advance, 28th of 48 overall)
Men's 200m Breaststroke:
- Michael Williamson — Heats, 2:15.75 (did not advance, 22nd of 46 overall)
Officials
- President: Pat HickeyPat HickeyPatrick Joseph Hickey is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 10 seasons in the NHL for the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques and St. Louis Blues.-Playing career:...
- Secretary General: Dermot J. Sherlock