Frank O'Neill
Biographical information
| Type | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Francis Thomas "Frank"•O'Neill |
| Used name | Frank•O'Neill |
| Born | 30 September 1926 in Manly, New South Wales (AUS) |
| Affiliations | Manly Swimming Club, Manly (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
Biography
Frank O’Neill had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1950 British Empire Games 110 yards Freestyle, 2nd in the 1950 British Empire Games 4×220 yards Freestyle Relay (with Garrick Agnew and the non-Olympians Barrie Kellaway and James Beard). In the 1950 British Empire Games 3×110 yards Medley Relay (with the non-Olympians Frank Stevens and Ronald Sharpe) O’Neill finished foruth. He was also a member of the Australian water polo team which won the 1950 British Empire Games exhibition tournament.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | AUS |
Frank O'Neill | |||
| 100 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | =28 | |||||
| 4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) | Australia | 9 | ||||
| 100 metres Backstroke, Men (Olympic) | 21 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Long Course Swimming (400 m medley – 17 January 1953 - 24 April 1953: 5:48.5 (17 January 1953; Sydney, AUS), 5:43.0 (24 February 1953; Sydney, AUS))
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–2–0 1950 Auckland SWI silver: 110 yards freestyle and 4×220 yards freestyle)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–0–0 1950 Auckland WAP gold (exhibition tournament))
Research notes
Still alive in 2019: https://www.sportingpost.co.za/2019/06/patricia-cavendish-oneill-obituary/
Created: Paul Tchir at December 30, 2015 19:41, Last edited: Paul Tchir at March 24, 2020 02:03