Donie Walsh Explained

Donal "Donie" Walsh (born 27 March 1948) is a retired Irish Marathon runner and coach.

Track career

Walsh attended Villanova University.[1] He also competed at the 1972 Olympics.[2]

Cross country career

He earned a team silver at the 1979 IAAF World Cross Country Championships and competed in the event nine times.[3]

Coaching career

He is the coach of Lizzie Lee.[4] He has also advised Sonia O'Sullivan.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: King of the road . Irish Examiner . 2014-04-19 . 2016-07-31.
  2. Web site: Desmond . John . Running in Cork, Ireland: Unveiling of plaque to John Hartnett - Ballyhooly - Fri 24th of Sept 2010 . Corkrunning.blogspot.de . 2010-09-22 . 2016-07-31.
  3. Web site: Hard sport for hardy people . Independent.ie . 2009-12-20 . 2016-07-31.
  4. Web site: Lizzie Lee first in line for Rio selection . Irishtimes.com . 2016-01-08 . 2016-07-31.
  5. Web site: Mike Rowbottom . Athletics: O'Sullivan gaining pace in chase of Chinese puzzle: Life on the run as Ireland's second-favourite daughter moves into middle-distance overdrive. Mike Rowbottom reports | Sport . The Independent . 2016-07-31.

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