‘The Champion Kiely’—Ireland’s greatest athlete?

His personal bests remain competitive in the 21st century. By Christopher Warner This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Tom Kiely, possibly Ireland’s greatest athlete. His sporting career included 53 national wins, two world titles and an Olympic gold medal in the ‘all-around’ (forerunner of the decathlon), while setting numerous world records ... Read more

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