Pat Hooper
For the politician, see Patrick Hooper.
Personal information | |
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Nationality | Irish |
Born |
Dublin | 12 May 1952
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
- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes | |
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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
- ↑ http://www.arrs.net/NC_MaraIRL.htm
- 1 2 http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ho/pat-hooper-1.html
- ↑ Irish Times, 4 September, 1978, pg. 4
- ↑ Irish Times, 9 July, 1979, pg. 13
- ↑ Irish Times, 19 May, 1980, pg. 4
- ↑ Irish Times, 2 August, 1980, pg. 3
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