Andy Ronan
Irish long-distance runner
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Andy Ronan (born 19 June 1963) is an Irish long-distance runner. A graduate of Providence College (B.A., 1986) and an All-American runner for the Providence Friars, Ronan competed in the men's marathon at the 1992 Summer Olympics.[1] He finished in third place in the 1991 Boston Marathon, just 21 seconds behind first-place finisher Ibrahim Hussein of Kenya, who would win that race three times.
NationalityIrish
Born19 June 1963
SportLong-distance running
Event
Marathon| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 19 June 1963 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | Marathon |
He is currently the head coach of cross country and track and field at Stony Brook University on Long Island, NY where he coached NCAA All-American and future Olympian runner Lucy van Dalen, among others.
Marathons
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Ireland | ||||
| 1989 | Twin Cities Marathon | St. Paul, Minnesota, United States | 4th | 2:13:49 |
| 1990 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | 16th | 2:13:30 |
| 1991 | Boston Marathon | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | 3rd | 2:11:50 |
| Berlin Marathon | Berlin, Germany | 7th | 2:12:43 | |
| 1992 | Barcelona XXV Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | - | DNF |
| 1993 | Boston Marathon | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | 12th | 2:14:58 |
