Ronnie Delany by Ronnie Delany
In December 1956, Ronnie Delany sprinted home to win the gold medal in the 1500m Olympic final in Melbourne, setting a new Olympic record in the process. Here, he tells the story of his childhood in Arklow and Sandymount, his early triumphs on the Irish athletics circuit and his realisation that he had it in him to become a great runner.a 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 lives in Carrickmines in Dublin. He is married with four children and 15 grandchildren. He established his own marketing consultancy firm in 1988 and holds multiple honorary memberships including the Freedom of Dublin, and life membership of the Royal Dublin Society. He is also president of the Irish Olympians Association.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847170446 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847170447 |
| Title | Ronnie Delany |
| Author | Ronnie Delany |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-11-13 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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