Ronnie Delany

Ronnie Delany

athlete Ireland

Ronnie Delany is a legendary Irish middle-distance runner who remained unbeaten indoors over the mile from 1956 to 1959 and broke the world indoor mile record three times, solidifying his place in athletics history.

Born on Mar 06, 1935 (90 years old)

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Ireland Ireland: Ronnie Delany was an Olympic 1,500m champion and a key figure in Irish relay history. 9

Noel Carroll John O Shea Eamonn Coghlan Ray Flynn Marcus O Sullivan Frank O Mara Sonia O Sullivan Maria Lynch
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland’s relay stars part of an ‘overnight’ success story stretching back to Ronnie Delany in the 1950s – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ronnie Delany is celebrated for his achievements in middle-distance running, including winning an Olympic gold medal. 9

Rory Mcilroy Sean Kelly Paul O Donovan Katie Taylor Sonia O Sullivan George Best Roy Keane Jason Smyth Brian O Driscoll Michael Carruth Michael Jordan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: who is Ireland’s greatest ever sportsperson? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ronnie Delany is mentioned as part of the debate on the greatest Irish sports person. 5

Christy Ring Mary Peters Jack Kyle Mick O Connell Rory Mcilroy Katie Taylor Paul O Donovan Tony Mccoy Rachael Blackmore Sonia O Sullivan Brian O Driscoll George Best John Giles Liam Brady Paul Mcgrath Roy Keane Barry Mcguigan Kellie Harrington Padraig Harrington
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Who is the greatest Irish sports star of them all? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ronnie Delany is an Olympic Gold Medallist who won the 1,500 metres at the Melbourne 1956 Olympics. 9

John Landy Brian Hewson Klaus Richtzenhain Joan Riordan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: from Wicklow’s fields to Olympic gold – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ronnie Delany won his first indoor race in 1956 and broke the world indoor mile record three times. 9

Sean Naughton Eamonn Coghlan Marcus O Sullivan Frank O Mara Paul Donovan John Joe Barry Charles Haughey Jim Mcdaid Mark English Bori Akinola Israel Olatunde
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: the odyssey of the Irish Indoor Championships – The Irish Times