50 Great Irish Athletes

by Colm Murphy

In 1924, the first team representing the newly established Irish Free State travelled to Paris to take part in the 8th Olympic Games of the modern era. At previous Olympic Games and at British and American championships, Irish athletes had distinguished themselves, winning titles, setting world records and helping create the sport of athletics as we know it but in the colours of other countries.

This book celebrates the achievements...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1916572871
• ISBN13: 9781916572874
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: UK Book Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.0"