Mick Molloy
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Michael "Mick"•Molloy |
| Used name | Mick•Molloy |
| Born | 13 March 1938 in Oughterard, Galway (IRL) |
| Died | 4 September 2023 in Ballynahallia, Galway (IRL) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 62 kg |
| NOC |  Ireland |
Biography
Ireland’s Mick Molloy took up distance running when he was 17-years-old, competing in cross-country events in County Galway. Molloy ran in the marathon at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics where he finished in 41st place. At the 14-mile mark of the race he was forced to discard his shoes due to a blister and ran the rest of the course barefoot. In September 1974 Molloy won the Berchem Marathon in Belgium despite taking a wrong turn during the race. Two months later he set a world record in a 30-mile race in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
Personal Best: Mar – 2-18:22 (1975).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Athletics | IRL |
Mick Molloy | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 41 |