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Sonny Murphy

1906 – 1936

Irish athlete

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About Sonny Murphy

Lived 1906 – 1936 (aged 29). Sonny Murphy was an Irish athletics competitor.

Michael "Sonny" Murphy (27 July 1906 – 17 March 1936) was an Irish middle-distance runner from Kilnaboy, Co. Clare Ireland. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1932 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

27 July 1906

Birth century

20th century

Died

17 March 1936

Occupation

Athletics competitor

Nationality

Ireland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Sonny Murphy's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sonny Murphy?

Irish athlete

When was Sonny Murphy born?

Sonny Murphy was born on 27 July 1906.

When did Sonny Murphy die?

Sonny Murphy died on 17 March 1936.

What was Sonny Murphy's occupation?

Sonny Murphy was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Sonny Murphy?

Sonny Murphy was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sonny Murphy

· Wikidata: Q43321896

· DBpedia: Sonny Murphy

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