Ray Flynn
Ray Flynn is a former Irish middle-distance runner and a prominent figure in athletics, recognized for setting national records and later becoming a successful agent for athletes in the United States. He has played a vital role in supporting young talents like Cian McPhillips, helping them navigate their careers and secure sponsorships.
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Ray Flynn was Donovan Bailey's Irish agent who brokered the meeting.
Confessions of a sports writer who mostly saw it all – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-19
Ray Flynn's outdoor Irish records were also eclipsed by Andrew Coscoran's performance last year.
Qualification for World Indoors already heating up as Cian McPhillips now primed for Millrose Games 800m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-27
Ray Flynn previously held the Irish under-20 record for 1,500m before Cian McPhillips broke it.
The world 800m finalist who stayed at home and is finally hitting his potential – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
Ray Flynn was the Irish mile record holder and contributed to the mile-relay success.
Ireland’s relay stars part of an ‘overnight’ success story stretching back to Ronnie Delany in the 1950s – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Ray Flynn is a former Longford running prodigy whose record Cian McPhillips broke when he set a new national under-20 record for 1,500m.
Cian McPhillips back on track as he aims to make up for lost time – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-01