Pat Hooper facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 12 May 1952 Raheny, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 9 October 2020 (aged 68) |
| Height | 5'11" (180 cm) |
| Weight | 150 lbs (68 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
| Event(s) | Marathon |
| Club | Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club |
Patrick Hooper (12 May 1952 – 9 October 2020) was an Olympian and long-distance runner from Raheny, Dublin, Ireland.
Career
He represented Ireland in the marathon at European and Olympic level. His marathon personal best time was 2:17:46. He was the older brother of three-time Olympian and marathoner Dick Hooper. After his retirement from active competition, Hooper remained extremely active in the sport, as a long-serving committee member of his club, Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club, and as a member of the Dublin and Leinster Athletics Boards.
Hooper died on 9 October 2020, aged 68, of a suspected heart attack.
Achievements
- All results regarding marathon
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 42nd | 2:30:28 | 1 August |
| 1980 | Irish National Championships | Tullamore, County Offaly |  Silver
|
2:19:53 | 8 July |
| 1979 | Irish National Championships | Tullamore, County Offaly |  Gold
|
2:17:46 PB | 18 May |
| 1978 | European Championships | Prague, Czechoslovakia | 27th | 2:20:29 | 3 September |
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