Seamus O'Connor explained

Seamus O'Connor
Birth Date:4 October 1997
Birth Place:San Diego, California, U.S.
Residence:Lausanne, Switzerland
Education:Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts and Sciences
Years Active:14
Weight:180lb
Country:Ireland
Sport:Snowboarding
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Seamus O'Connor (born October 4, 1997) is an American-born snowboarder, from Ramona, California, who competes internationally for Ireland. He competed for Ireland at the 2014 Winter Olympics in the men's halfpipe and men's slopestyle events.[1] [2] He was the Irish flag bearer in the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Seamus finished in eighteenth place in the Men's halfpipe qualification at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

O'Connor's paternal grandparents were born in Ireland, making him eligible to compete for the country.[3]

He resides in Park City, Utah.[4]

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  1. Web site: Sochi bound Irish Team selected for the Winter Olympic Games . Olympics.ie . February 4, 2014.
  2. Web site: Cliona Foley. Famous Seamus ready for lift-off. Irish Independent. 9 February 2018. 6 February 2014.
  3. Web site: San Diego teenager to snowboard for Ireland at February's Winter Olympics . IrishCentral.com . Patrick . Counihan . December 8, 2013.
  4. Web site: Utah resident Seamus O'Connor finishes 17th for Ireland in inaugural Olympic slopestyle competition . Deseret News . Amy . Donaldson . February 8, 2014.