Mike O'Rourke (athlete)

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Mike O'Rourke
Personal information
Full nameMichael David O'Rourke
Born25 August 1955 (1955-08-25) (age 68)
Croydon, New South Wales, Australia
Sport
CountryFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
SportMen's athletics
Medal record
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1978 Edmonton Javelin
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1982 Brisbane Javelin

Mike O'Rourke (Michael David O'Rourke; born 25 August 1955) is a retired javelin thrower from New Zealand. He represented his country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California and at three Commonwealth Games. He was national champion eight times. O'Rourke was born in Croydon, New South Wales, Australia.

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Personal bests

90.58 m NR
79.00 m

Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionNotes
Representing Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
1978 Commonwealth Games Edmonton, Canada2nd83.18 m
1982 Commonwealth Games Brisbane, Australia1st89.48 m = CR
1984 Olympic Games Los Angeles, United States NM
1990 Commonwealth Games Auckland, New Zealand5th79.00 m PB

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