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Paddy Fahey

1923 – 2008

Irish long-distance runner

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About Paddy Fahey

Lived 1923 – 2008 (aged 84). Paddy Fahey was an Irish long-distance runner.

Patrick Fahey (25 August 1923 – 26 February 2008) was an Irish long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

25 August 1923

Birth century

20th century

Died

26 February 2008

Occupation

Long-distance runner

Nationality

Ireland

Also known as

Patrick Fahey

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Paddy Fahey's

Enrique Moles Ormella

Frequently asked questions

Who was Paddy Fahey?

Irish long-distance runner (1923-2008)

When was Paddy Fahey born?

Paddy Fahey was born on 25 August 1923.

When did Paddy Fahey die?

Paddy Fahey died on 26 February 2008.

What was Paddy Fahey's occupation?

Paddy Fahey was a long-distance runner.

What nationality was Paddy Fahey?

Paddy Fahey was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paddy Fahey

· Wikidata: Q43388511

· DBpedia: Paddy Fahey (athlete)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy Fahey. https://biography.guide/paddy-fahey-long-distance-runner/

MLA: "Paddy Fahey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-fahey-long-distance-runner/.

Chicago: "Paddy Fahey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paddy-fahey-long-distance-runner/.

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