Remembering Ronnie Delany’s ‘great day’

Tomorrow is the 60th anniversary of Ronnie Delany’s gold medal in the 1,500m at the Olympic Games in Melbourne. His is among the greatest Irish sporting stories ever told, and maybe the most often told. But the charm of a sporting icon keeps it fresh.
Remembering Ronnie Delany’s ‘great day’
Wed, 30 Nov, 2016 - 00:00
Larry Ryan

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