Ronnie Delany by Ronnie Delany
Ireland's most famous Olympian won the 1,500 metres gold in Melbourne fifty years ago, and went on to dominate middle-distance running for years. Here is his story, lavishly-illustrated and in his own words. NOW IN PAPERBACKa real classic … a must read
-- Irish Runner'Thoughtful and thorough account. . beautifully presented with dozens of classic photographs and Delany the narrator.'
-- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *'Ronnie Delany holds a special place in the Irish sporting imagination . . . half a century on, the achievements still resound.'
-- Irish Examiner * The Irish Examiner *'The myth was born, now they can meet the man.'
-- Sunday Times'Staying the Distance is a grand book: it is a voice from another age. Its honesty and innocence will enthrall you'
-- Irish Runner
Ronnie Delany lived in Carrickmines in Dublin. He was married with four children and 15 grandchildren. He established his own marketing consultancy firm in 1988 and held multiple honorary memberships including the Freedom of Dublin, and life membership of the Royal Dublin Society. He was also president of the Irish Olympians Association. Ronnie died in March 2026.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780862789756 |
| ISBN 10 | 0862789753 |
| Title | Ronnie Delany |
| Author | Ronnie Delany |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-10-06 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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