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Ron DELANY
- Born
- Mar 6, 1935
- Events
- 800 m · Mile
Ron DELANY is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on March 6, 1935. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:47.2h in the 800m, 3:41.2h in the 1500m and 3:57.5h in the Mile. He has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
Personal best · 800 m1:47.2h
1960 season best1:51.0hAug 31, 1960
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Personal best · Mile3:57.5h
As of Oct 27, 2026: 800 m 1:47.2h, Mile 3:57.5h, 1960 season best 1:51.0h (Aug 31, 1960) · Last competition: The XVII Olympic Games, Aug 31, 1960, 1:51.19 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 91 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 800m | 1:51.0h | – | Aug 31, 1960 | – |
| 1958 | 1500m | 3:42.3h | – | Aug 24, 1958 | Stockholm European Championships |
| 1958 | Mile | 3:57.5h | – | Aug 6, 1958 | – |
| 1957 | 800m | 1:47.2h | – | Jun 15, 1957 | – |
| 1957 | Mile | 3:58.8 | – | Jul 19, 1957 | – |
| 1956 | 1500m | 3:41.2h | – | Dec 1, 1956 | – |
| 1956 | Mile | 3:59.0 | – | Jun 1, 1956 | – |
| 1954 | 800m | 1:51.8h | – | Aug 28, 1954 | Bern European Championships |