About John Ryan
Lived 1893 – 1963 (aged 69). John Ryan was an Irish long-distance runner.
John Ryan (23 February 1893 – 6 January 1963) was an Irish long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Ryan?
Irish athlete (1893-1963)
When was John Ryan born?
John Ryan was born on 23 February 1893.
When did John Ryan die?
John Ryan died on 6 January 1963.
What was John Ryan's occupation?
John Ryan was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was John Ryan?
John Ryan was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Ryan. https://biography.guide/john-ryan-long-distance-runner/
MLA: "John Ryan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-ryan-long-distance-runner/.
Chicago: "John Ryan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-ryan-long-distance-runner/.
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