Denis Cussen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Denis John•Cussen |
| Used name | Denis•Cussen |
| Born | 19 July 1901 in Newcastle West, Limerick (IRL) |
| Died | 15 December 1980 in Richmond, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 72 kg |
| Affiliations | St. Mary's Hospital, London (GBR) |
| NOC |  Ireland |
Biography
Denis Cussen reached the quarter-finals of the 100 metres at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics and played rugby for Ireland 15 times from 1921 to 1927. In the Irish Athletics Championships he won seven titles (100 yards, 220 yards, long jump) and he was also a member of a team from Trinity College Dublin that won the mile medley relay championship in 1922. His brother Bertie Cussen won the Irish long jump championship in 1926 and 1927. In rugby, Denis Cussen scored five tries for Ireland including two against England in 1926. He played for the Barbarians against Swansea and Newport in 1926 and against Penarth in 1927. He was medical officer to the British team for the Olympic Games in 1956 and 1960.
Personal Best: 100y – 9.8 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | IRL |
Denis Cussen | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h1 r2/4 |