The theme for this week's Photo Hunt is sport. I don't have a lot of sporting photos but here are a couple of shots of a statue to Irish Olympic champion Dr Pat O'Callaghan in his home town of Kanturk, Co Cork. Dr O'Callaghan won gold medals for Ireland the Hammer event at both the 1928 Amsterdam and 1932 Los Angeles games. The photo below is of Dr O'Callaghan in his heyday
He looks so wiry. He must have been all muscle and no fat.
ReplyDeletehe reminds me of Paavo Nurmi, the Flying Finn. they may have graced the same Olympiads with their quiet strength and endurance...
ReplyDeleteWow, those are such cool photos of that sculpture. They must have really loved him to build such a nice memorial.
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Nice. Are you sporty Jams?
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ReplyDeleteNot any more Colin. I did start going to the gym 3 times a week before my leg was crocked, I will have to start again
A lot of sports photos? I did not have any. You did very well here Jams.
ReplyDeletei have some probs with my legs too so i do gym but with certain precautions. great story with the pics
ReplyDeleteI love the sculpture. Great take on the theme. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteCool statue. I haven't really heard of this sport before, which is weird because I watch Olympic events on tv.
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He sure made Ireland proud. :)
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Cool and not too much of a stretch, jams! ;b
ReplyDeleteOh, nice form! :)
ReplyDeleteLove his shorts :)
ReplyDeleteNice pics and as YTSL said they are not much of a stretch either.
ReplyDeleteHope your leg is better soon.
Wow! I love the photos of the statue!
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cool pictures of the statue. happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteVery cool photos of that sculpture!
ReplyDeleteLooks unreal in a way...???
Happy weekend.
That's very interesting statue. Thanks for dropping by.
ReplyDeletevery educational and the sculpture is great.
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Thanks everyone
ReplyDeleteWhat a really cool sculpture!
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It's a beautiful statue and I like the way you've treated it.
ReplyDeleteInteresting photo and thank you for telling us I did not know, MB
ReplyDeleteThis was a super wonderful entry this week Jams! Thanks for sharing the history.
ReplyDeleteMy Sports entry is HERE
Hope to see you over at Hootin' Anni's today sometime. Have a great weekend.
Great photos of a sports legend I knew nothing about! Especially love the tone in the first two photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!!
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Very interesting...
ReplyDeleteMine's up, too...
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I am not into sports either. I love your shots. Happy weekend!
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You have a good taste for the theme...Happy hunting!
ReplyDeleteI know why the sky is orange and blue :-)
ReplyDeletegreat photohunt
I love your vintage photo.
ReplyDeleteLove this. You know I think I could have used some like this too. Great picks for this theme.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots.
ReplyDeleteYes of course - Real atheletes. Why didn't I think of that?!
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Thanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, ideal for the theme.
ReplyDeleteI drew a complete blank on sporting photos in my collection.