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Ron Delany - Wikipedia

Ron Delany, Runner. 1935-2026. #RonDelany

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Staying the Distance 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 A...

#Athleticsliterature. A young man from the Republic of Ireland, #RonDelany, won the #1500m at #Melbourne1956. His book has been available since 2007.

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