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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'He competed and, at the highest level, he triumphed' - Ronnie Delany's son delivers eulogy at funeral of Olympic champion

Dad's life was complete the day he met Joan Riordan. He had to fight to get her attention. When he got a date, his life changed; he got his second gold medal. They travelled the world together... The most important thing in dad's life was living for and with mum. He loved her from the moment he set eyes on her.
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fromIndependent
6 days 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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fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Jeff Galloway, Olympian and pioneer of run-walk method, dies at 80

Jeff Galloway, 1972 Olympic runner and pioneer of the run-walk-run strategy, died at 80 from a hemorrhagic stroke, leaving a legacy of making running accessible to millions of athletes worldwide.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

The Olympics arrive with the US a favorite, rekindling fond memories of 1980's Miracle on Ice'

It's been a great run, Eruzione said. And it's going to continue.
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fromArchDaily
4 months ago

The Montreal Biodome: From Olympic Velodrome to a Space for Life

The history of the Olympic Games, while marked by athletic achievement, is consistently contrasted by infrastructure challenges. Across host cities, from Athens to Rio and Beijing, similar issues arise: significant cost overruns and the complex issue of legacy. The big question is: What is the best viable long-term use for purpose-built sport venues? Montreal's 1976 Games shared this fate after building an Olympic Park that faced heavy criticism for cost overruns and debt from specialized construction.
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