Father’s Olympic dream comes full circle

CYCLIST Denis Brennan almost bled to death in an accident while preparing for the Munich Olympics in 1972 but a nurse saved his life thanks to some quick thinking.

Father’s Olympic dream comes full circle
Sat, 28 Aug, 2004 - 01:00
Evelyn Ring

He never made it to those Games but yesterday was proud to see his daughter represent Ireland in a cycling event in Athens.

Jenny McCauley realised his dream when she took part in the mountain bike cross-country finals.

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