Plot — What is The First Champion about?
In 1896 James Brendan Connolly, son of emigrant parents from the Aran Islands won the first athletics* Gold Medal at the Athens Olympics. He also won silver for High Jump and bronze in the Long jump. He later set a world record for the long jump that stood for 13 years. A friend of president Teddy Roosevelt, he developed into a war correspondent and novelist. In his prime he was better known than Rudyard Kipling. This documentary celebrates his life.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 50 min |
The First Champion — FAQ
Is The First Champion worth watching? In 1896 James Brendan Connolly, son of emigrant parents from the Aran Islands won the first athletics* Gold Medal at the Athens Olympics. He also won silver for High Jump and bronze in the Long jump. He later set a world
Who directed The First Champion? Directed by Bob Quinn.
Where can I stream The First Champion? Streaming availability for The First Champion is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The First Champion release? It released in 2003.
