Ron Delany
Irish middle-distance runner and coach
Born
March 6th, 1935
90 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ireland
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Born in 1935, this Irish runner specialized in middle-distance events. Achievements include winning the gold medal in the 1500 meters at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Later transitioned into coaching, guiding athletes to success in various competitions. Contributed to the development of distance running in Ireland through mentoring and training.
Won a gold medal in the 1500 meters at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics
Coached multiple successful Irish middle-distance runners
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