Paul O'Connor (skier)

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

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

References

  1. ↑ "BBC - A few brave men".
  2. ↑ "Olympic competition with a gospel perspective".


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