He was a medal winner at the Melbourne Summer Games in 1956.
Ronnie Delany is being described as a legend of athletics.
The 1956 Olympic champion passed away yesterday at the age of 91, following a short illness.
His triumph at the Melbourne Summer Games remains Ireland's last Olympic gold in athletics.
Historian and Runner with Mullingar Harriers, Jason McKevitt says Delany was the man who put Irish athletics on the map:
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The action gets underway tomorrow evening.
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The Down's take on Garrycastle this Sunday.
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John Keane's side were victorious over Mullingar Shamrocks on Sunday.
Record Time Broken At Tullamore Half Marathon
Jake O'Regan created history on Saturday.
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Town are closing in on the play-off spots.
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It's St Loman's fourth draw in a row this season.
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Tullamore, Ballycommon, Clara and Shamrocks will play in the quarter-finals.
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Lily Agg's side are six points clear at the top.
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Kick off is at 3pm tomorrow.
Pat Colgan Pedal The Peaks Challenge Set For Sunday
The annual race will set off from Tullamore Harriers.
