Séamus Herron
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Séamus•Herron |
| Used name | Séamus•Herron |
| Born | 11 June 1934 in Belfast, Northern Ireland (GBR) |
| Died | 2021 |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 68 kg |
| Affiliations | Northern CC, Belfast (GBR) |
| NOC |  Ireland |
Biography
Cyclist Séamus Herron was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he represented the Northern Cycling Club. Herron represented Northern Ireland in the road race at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff. Two years later he was part of Ireland’s delegation for the 1960 Roma Olympics, with him once again competing in the road race. The route consisted of 12 laps of a 14.615 km course; however, Herron was forced to retire at the end of the fifth lap with mechanical issues.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Cycling Road (Cycling) | IRL |
Séamus Herron | |||
| Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) |