About Laurence Kiely
Lived 1880 – 1961 (aged 81). Laurence Kiely was an Irish athletics competitor.
Laurence Kiely (22 October 1880 – 12 December 1961) was an Irish hurdler who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Biography Kiely was born in Ballyneale, Tipperary and followed his older brother Tom into athletics. In 1901, Laurence won the Gaelic hammer title and three years later won the Gaelic 120y hurdles title. He then won two Irish AAA titles, the hurdles in 1906 and the hammer throw event in 1907, where he tied with Denis Carey. where he competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles competition.
After retiring from competition he became a farmer in Ballyneale.
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Who was Laurence Kiely?
Irish athletics competitor
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Laurence Kiely was born on 22 October 1880.
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Laurence Kiely died on 12 December 1961.
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Laurence Kiely was an athletics competitor.
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Laurence Kiely was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laurence Kiely. https://biography.guide/laurence-kiely/
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