About Derek McCleane
Lived 1938 – 2024 (aged 85–86). Derek McCleane was an Irish middle-distance runner.
Derek McCleane (born 4 January 1938) is an Irish middle-distance runner who competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Biography McCleane finished second behind fellow Irishman Noel Carroll in the 880 yards event at the 1963 AAA Championships and third behind Bill Crothers at the 1964 AAA Championships.
At the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, he represented Ireland in the men's 800 metres.
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Who was Derek McCleane?
Irish middle-distance runner
When was Derek McCleane born?
Derek McCleane was born on 4 January 1938.
When did Derek McCleane die?
Derek McCleane died in 2024.
What was Derek McCleane's occupation?
Derek McCleane was a middle-distance runner.
What nationality was Derek McCleane?
Derek McCleane was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derek McCleane. https://biography.guide/derek-mccleane/
MLA: "Derek McCleane." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/derek-mccleane/.
Chicago: "Derek McCleane." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/derek-mccleane/.
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