Pat Hooper

For the politician, see Patrick Hooper.
Pat Hooper
Personal information
Nationality Irish
Born (1952-05-12) 12 May 1952
Dublin
Height 5'11" (180 cm)
Weight 150 lb (68 kg)
Sport
Sport Running
Event(s) Marathon
Club Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club

Patrick ("Pat") Hooper (born 12 May 1952) is a former long-distance runner from Ireland. He represented Ireland twice and his personal best is 2:17:46.[1] He is the older brother of marathoner and three-time Olympian Dick Hooper.[2]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Ireland
1978 1978 European Championship Prague, Czechoslovakia 27th[3] 2:20:29 3 September 1978
1979 Irish National marathon Championships Tullamore  Gold[4] 2:17:46 PB 18 May, 1979
1980 Irish National marathon Championships Tullamore  Silver[5] 2:19:53 8 July, 1980
1980 Olympic Games Moscow, Soviet Union 42nd[6][2] 2:30:28 1 August, 1980

References

  1. http://www.arrs.net/NC_MaraIRL.htm
  2. 1 2 http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ho/pat-hooper-1.html
  3. Irish Times, 4 September, 1978, pg. 4
  4. Irish Times, 9 July, 1979, pg. 13
  5. Irish Times, 19 May, 1980, pg. 4
  6. Irish Times, 2 August, 1980, pg. 3


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