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fromIndependent
23 hours ago

Ronnie Delany's golden moment that we may never see again in our lifetimes

Ronnie Delany, an Irish athlete who died at 91, left an enduring legacy by winning the men's 1,500 metres final at the Olympics, one of athletics' most prestigious events.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Martin Breheny: Ronnie Delany's name and achievements never faded - they became even more synonymous with greatness

Ronnie Delany's 1950s Olympic victory made him Ireland's first sporting idol, inspiring young people through secondhand accounts and imagination rather than direct viewing.
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