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Joan O'Reilly
Irish sprinter and hockey player (1924–2014)
Joan Gertrude O'Reilly (17 September 1924 – 10 January 2014) was an Irish athlete, hockey player, umpire and butcher. Discrimination prevented her from competing at the 1948 Olympics but she turned to hockey and gained 34 caps before retiring to administer and umpire matches.