About Steve McCooke
Lived 1918 – 2007 (aged 88). Steve McCooke was a British long-distance runner.
Stephen Hunter McCooke (4 September 1918 – 16 March 2007) was a British and Northern Irish long-distance runner who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Biography McCooke cycled 75 miles, twice a week to train with his club the East Antrim Harriers.
Two years later McCooke finished third behind Stan Cox in the 6 miles event at the 1948 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards McCooke represented the Great Britain team at the 1948 Olympic Games in London in the men's 10,000 metres event.
He was inducted into Newtown Abbey Councils' Sporting Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Steve McCooke?
British long-distance runner (1918-2007)
When was Steve McCooke born?
Steve McCooke was born on 4 September 1918.
When did Steve McCooke die?
Steve McCooke died on 16 March 2007.
What was Steve McCooke's occupation?
Steve McCooke was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was Steve McCooke?
Steve McCooke was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Steve McCooke (athlete)
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