Johnny Sullivan
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John "Johnny"•Sullivan |
| Used name | Johnny•Sullivan |
| Born | 7 February 1920 in Leap, Cork (IRL) |
| Died | 22 February 2008 in Whitesboro, New York (USA) |
| Measurements | 182 cm / 88 kg |
| Affiliations | North Kensington Men's Institute Wrestling Club, London (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Kensington-based Irishman Johnny Sullivan won the British light-heavyweight wrestling title four years in succession 1945-48. In 1947 he won, additionally, the British middle- and super-heavyweight titles. Sullivan competed in the 1946 European Championship at Stockholm and two years later, at the London Olympics.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | GBR |
Johnny Sullivan | |||
| Light-Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) |