Mike Keogh

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMichael "Mike"•Keogh
Used nameMike•Keogh
Born13 October 1950
Measurements168 cm / 57 kg
AffiliationsMidleton AC, Midleton (IRL)
NOC Ireland

Biography

Mike Keough was a distance runner who competed in the 5,000 metres at the 1972 München Olympics. Keough grew up in the United States and was the top 2-miler in the United States in 1970, winning the Golden West Invitational that year in 8:54.0 for Essex Catholic High School in New Jersey. He attended Manhattan College in the United States, winning the 1973 NCAA indoor title at 2-miles and helping Manhattan win the team title. Keough later settled in Louisiana where he started a chiropractic practice.

Personal Best: 5000 – 13:36.6 (1976).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Athletics IRL Mike Keogh
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h1 r1/2