Running into trouble – Michael Cullen on the rift in Irish athletics in the 1930s
An Irishman’s Diary
‘Life goes on all the same’: Olympic gold just another race for O’Donovan and McCarthy
Remarkable Skibbereen duo already looking ahead to Paris as they savour historic success
Ian O’Riordan: Running is the music and everything else is noise
I discovered an irresistible urge to get back to the Aran Islands and retrace my old footsteps along An Trá Mór
Sporting Cathedrals: Melbourne Cricket Ground a shrine that inspires reverence
Famous old stadium has also hosted memorable International Rules occasions
Ronnie Delany (84): How to take care of body stayed with athlete ‘for life’
Gold medal winner of 1956 Olympics sees a loss of camaraderie between modern athletes
Roger Bannister broke a physical and psychological barrier
The first man to run the mile in under four minutes - on May 6th, 1954 - dies aged 88
Roger Bannister dies aged 88: Obituary
The first athlete to run a sub four-minute mile was also an eminent neurologist
From the Archives: Delany wins 1,500 metres in brilliant style
Ronnie Delany shocked the athletics world to win the 1,500 metres gold medal 60 years ago. This is how The Irish Times reported Delany’s achievement at the time
Ronnie Delany savours Olympic win, 60 years on
Champion athlete relives day: ‘It’s only after it’s won that you realise the immensity of it’
Former Australian star Albie Thomas dies aged 78
‘We remained very dear friends throughout our lives,’ says Ronnie Delany
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