Derek McCleane
Irish middle-distance runner
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Derek McCleane (born 4 January 1938) is an Irish middle-distance runner who competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityIrish
Born4 January 1938
Ireland
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 4 January 1938 Ireland |
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Middle-distance running |
Event | 800 metres |
Biography
McCleane finished second behind fellow Irishman Noel Carroll in the 880 yards event at the 1963 AAA Championships[2] and third behind Bill Crothers at the 1964 AAA Championships.[3][4]
At the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, he represented Ireland in the men's 800 metres.[5]
