Mike Devaney

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMichael Aloysius "Mike"•Devaney
Used nameMike•Devaney
Born6 June 1891 in Belleville, New Jersey (USA)
Died25 January 1967 in Belleville, New Jersey (USA)
Measurements178 cm / 68 kg
AffiliationsMillrose AA, New York (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Mike Devaney won six different AAU championships – 1917 880 y, 1915 indoor 2-miles, and the steeplechase in 1916, 1919, and 1921-22. Devaney ran the steeplechase at both the 1920 and 1924 Olympics, and also competed in the 3,000 metre team race in 1920. He later became a long-time coach of the Millrose Athletic Association.

Personal Best: 3000S – 9:44.4 (1924).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Mike Devaney
3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) 5
3,000 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold
1924 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Mike Devaney
3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) 7