About Pete McArdle
Lived 1929 – 1985 (aged 56). Pete McArdle was an American and Irish long-distance runner and marathon runner.
Peter Joseph McArdle (22 March 1929 – 24 June 1985) was an Irish born long-distance runner who became a U.S. citizen, taking a gold medal for the United States at the 1963 Pan American Games in São Paulo, Brazil.
Ireland As a resident of Blackrock, County Louth he trained at the greyhound track on Sandy Lane and in athletics he won twelve National titles between 1951 and 1956 before emigrating to the United States in 1956.
United States McArdle was selected for the United States team for the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He completed in the Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon in a time of 2.25 finishing in 23rd place.
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Who was Pete McArdle?
American distance runner (1929-1985)
When was Pete McArdle born?
Pete McArdle was born on 22 March 1929 in Dundalk.
When did Pete McArdle die?
Pete McArdle died on 24 June 1985 in Van Cortlandt Park.
What was Pete McArdle's occupation?
Pete McArdle was a long-distance runner and marathon runner.
What nationality was Pete McArdle?
Pete McArdle was American and Irish.
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