Willie Ryan (rower)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 28 September 1953 |
| Relative(s) | Ted Ryan (brother) Caroline Ryan (daughter) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Rowing |
Willie Ryan (born 28 September 1953) is an Irish rower. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1]
Willie and his brother Ted are originally from Darrara, County Cork however he now lives in Kildare. He was a member of An Garda Siochana and only began rowing when he joined the police force.[2]
His daughter Caroline was also a very successful athlete being the first Irish woman to win a trophy at Henley Royal Regatta and later switching to cycling where she represented Ireland.[3]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Willie Ryan Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ https://www.leinsterleader.ie/news/local-news/214078/prosperous-man-willie-ryan-recalls-olympic-rowing-journey-of-40-years-ago.html
- ^ https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/where-are-they-now/26743818.html