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Patrick Joseph McDonald (born McDonnell; July 29, 1878 – May 16, 1954) was born in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland. He competed as an American track and field athlete in a variety of the throwing events.
Patrick Joseph "Babe" McDonald, nascido McDonnell (Doonbeg, 20 de julho de 1878 — Nova York, 16 de maio de 1954) foi um atleta norte-americano nascido na Irlanda, bicampeão olímpico do arremesso de peso.
McDonald’s career was remarkable for its longevity. When he won his Olympic gold medal in 1920, he was aged 42, making him the oldest Olympic track & field champion ever. He is also the oldest AAU champion ever – he won the last of an amazing 16 titles in the 56-lb. weight throw in 1933, at 55 years old.
Patrick Joseph "Babe" McDonald, nascido McDonnell (Doonbeg, 20 de julho de 1878 — Nova York, 16 de maio de 1954) foi um atleta norte-americano nascido na Irlanda, bicampeão olímpico do arremesso de peso.
Pat McDonald is recognized as the oldest Olympic champion in history, winning the 56-pound weight throw at the 1920 Games at the age of 42. However, his career was far from over as he won the last of his incredible 16 AAU titles in the weight throw in 1933 at the age of 55.
The event was won by Pat McDonald of the United States, the nation's fifth consecutive victory in the men's shot put. The American team swept the top three places, the third time in five Games (1900, 1904).
Irish Whales: Pat McDonald and Matt McGrath of the Irish American Athletic Club, posing for a 1912 U.S. Olympic team photo.
