Eddie Leddy
 Leddy (left) in 1976 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 September 1951 (age 74) |
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Events | 5000 m, 10000 m, steeplechase |
| Club | St. Finbarr's AC, Cork |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 5000 m – 13:40.54 (1976) 10000 – 28:32.8 (1976) 3000 mS – 8:35.2 (1974)[1] |
Edward "Eddie" Leddy (born 8 September 1951) is a retired Irish long-distance runner. He competed in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 1972 Olympics and in the 5000 m and 10,000 m at the 1976 Olympics, but failed to reach the finals.[1]
Leddy competed for the East Tennessee State Buccaneers track and field team in the NCAA.[2]
He won the 10,000 m event at the 1976 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
References
[edit]- 1 2 Eddie Leddy. sports-reference.com
- ↑ "Edward Leddy". etsubucs.com.
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