Paul O'Connor (skier) explained

Paul O'Connor (born 1 January 1959) is an Irish skier, who competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics.[1] Despite being from Ireland, originally County Cork, he lives in Provo, Utah, and is a practicing Mormon.[2] During the Olympics, he came 69th out of 72 in his race, at the cross-country skiing.[1] Being aged 43 during the Olympics, he was one of the oldest ever competitors in the sport.[3]

O'Connor is a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is married with one daughter.

Notes and References

  1. Paul O'Connor Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418123157/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/oc/paul-oconnor-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 7 July 2019.
  2. News: BBC - A few brave men. 20 February 2002 .
  3. Web site: Olympic competition with a gospel perspective.