Jerry Kiernan

Jeremiah ("Jerry") Kiernan (born May 31, 1953 in Listowel) is a former long-distance runner from Ireland. He represented his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, where he finished in ninth place in the men's marathon. His team mate John Treacy claimed silver in the same race. Kiernan twice won the Dublin Marathon: 1982 and 1992. A former Irish record holder over 3000 metres, Kiernan was also a sub-four minute mile runner.

Kiernan is a supporter of Shamrock Rovers and member of FC Barcelona and speaks good Italian.

Achievements

• All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Notes
Representing  Ireland
1984	Olympic Games	Los Angeles, United States	9th	2:12:20

See also

• Ireland at the 1984 Summer Olympics
• 1984 in athletics (track and field)

References

• sports-reference

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Name	Kiernan, Jerry
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Date of birth	May 31, 1953
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