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Ron Delany
Ronald Michael Delany, better known as Ron or Ronnie Delany, is a former Irish mid-range runner. He won the gold medal at a distance of 1,500 meters at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. He went on to win the bronze medal at a distance of 1,500 meters at the 1958 European Athletics Championship in Stockholm. Delany also competed at the 1954 European Athletics Championships in Bern and the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, though he was less successful on these occasions. Retiring from athletics in 1962, he achieved his status as Ireland's most famous Olympic athlete as well as one of the greatest international athletes and ambassadors in the country's history.
CountryIreland
SportAthletics
Event(s)800 m, 1500 m
ClubCrusaders Athletic Club, Dublin
Coached byJumbo Elliott
Retired1962
Regional finals1954 European Athletics Championships, 1958 European Athletics Championships
Olympic finals1956 Summer Olympics, 1960 Summer Olympics
Personal best(s)800 m – 1:47.1 (1961), 1500 m – 3:41.49 (1956)

About Ron Delany

Runner Ron Delany was born on March 6, 1935 in Ireland (He's 88 years old now).

Irish athlete who won a gold medal in the 1,500 meters at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and bronze in the 1,500 meters at the 1958 World Championships.

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Ron Delany before becoming famous

Ron Delany was born in the Zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish), and 1935 is also the year of Pig (豬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He attended Catholic University School and Villanova University, where he majored in economics.

Achievement of Ron Delany

In the 1960 Olympics, he raced in the 800 meters and placed sixth in his quarterfinal.

Ron Delany's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In Arklow, Ireland, he was born into a rich family.

Ron Delany Collabed with

Movie Actress Maria Bello, an actress, was also a Villanova student.

Ron Delany Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Ron Delany updated on March 20 2023.