Fred Ahern

Full name: Frederick A. "Fred" Ahern
Gender: Male
Born: 1900 in Ross, Meath, Ireland
Died: November 14, 1958 in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Country: Ireland
Sport: Equestrianism

Biography

Fred Ahern was a career soldier with the Irish Army, serving in their cavalry. From 1929-39 he was a member of the Irish Army jumping team. For many years he commanded the Irish Army Equitation School. Ahern won several jumping championships on tours of the United States and Canada, in New York, Chicago, and Toronto. After his Olympic appearance, he captained the Irish jumping teams from 1949-52 and 1955.

Results

Games	Age	City	Sport	Event	Team	NOC	Rank	Medal
1948 Summer		London	Equestrianism	Men's Jumping, Individual	Ireland	IRL	17
1948 Summer		London	Equestrianism	Men's Jumping, Team	Ireland	IRL	AC		DNF

Men's Jumping, Individual

Event History

Games	Age	City	Sport	Country	Horse	Phase	Unit	Rank		F
1948 Summer		London	Equestrianism	Ireland	Aherlow	Final Standings		17		25.50

Men's Jumping, Team

Event History

Games	Age	City	Sport	Team	NOC	Horse	Phase	Unit	Rank		F
1948 Summer		London	Equestrianism	Ireland	IRL	Aherlow	Final Standings		AC	DNF	25.50

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