Perhaps the most interesting one of all came from former irish olympian eamonn coghlan, who shared a brilliant throwback picture from the 1970s. He won 52 of his 70 races at 1500 m and 1 mile from 1974 to 1987. Eamonn christopher coghlan is a 3time olympian and world championship winning athlete. Dec 14, 2009 eamonn coghlan s recent book chairman of the boards, master of the mile relates the story of jumbo elliotts failed attempt to recruit john treacy to villanova. Coghlan, chairman of the boards, donates wanamaker mile trophy. Born in drimnagh, a successful amateur running career in ireland led to a. His prowess on the tiny ovals of the day earned him the. Coghlan was born in drimnagh, county dublin, republic of ireland. Join facebook to connect with eamonn coghlan and others you may know. Traveling to america via the yellow brick road that villanova painted green, coghlan arrived a dazed and innocent young man, standing at the door of emerald city. Eamonn coghlan is one of the greatest indoor milers in track and field history. He was also 4th in olympic finals twice, and the first 5000m wc, in 1983, when he won his global title. Eamonn coghlan tells incredible pat hickey story in todays sunday times.
Ahead of this weekends 1th millrose games on 8 february, coghlan has presented the world athletics heritage collection with one of the wanamaker mile trophies which he received to commemorate his victories in 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1985 and 1987. Eamonn coghlan s biography, chairman of the boards, master of the mile, is a beautifullyand masterfullywritten autobiography. Review of eamonn coghlans chairman of the boards, master. The following year he won the allireland 1500 metres. Coghlan, chairman of the boards, donates wanamaker mile. Eamonn coghlan, world champion at 5,000 metres, star at multiple olympic games, one of the alltime icons of indoor athletics, has weighed in on one of the most pressing. A seventime winner of the wanamaker mile at new yorks worldfamous millrose games, coghlan was nicknamed the chairman of the boards thanks to the tight banked wooden boarded track in madison square garden, which hosted those memorable victories. Review of eamonn coghlans chairman of the boards, master of the. Eamonn coghlan track and field born, dublin, ireland, nov.
Eamonn coghlan is the only person over 40 years of age in the history of this planet who has run a mile in less than four minutes. Weve got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. Turtle bunbury awardwinning travel writer, historian. Eamonn coghlans biography, chairman of the boards, master of the mile, is a beautifullyand masterfullywritten autobiography. Crushed and humiliated by my own naivety the irish times. He served as senator from 2011 to 2016 born in drimnagh, he had a successful amateur running career in ireland that led to a scholarship in the united states, where he. Eamonn coghlan bio, stats, and results olympics at sports. Back in the late 70s and early 80s in the usa, races like the indoor mile were huge events and attracted big crowds. Aided by a brisk early pace, a competitive field and his determined desire for a permanent place in the record books, the 30yearold coghlan led the last halfmile of the 10lap race as. Eamonn coghlan, chairman of the boards, master of the mile, p. Eamonn coghlan s triumph at the inaugural world championships in 1983 was a lifechanging moment for the middledistance runner and one the public had been craving for almost a decade coghlan had already established himself as chairman of the boards due to his near. The book is not widely available in the states, and i had to do a bit of digging to purchase a copy via the irish publishing houses website see below. Coghlan s first running club was the celtic athletic club.
Donore harriers, dublin irl nyac, new york usa msb, dublin irl country. He won 52 of his 70 races at 1,500 m and 1 mile from 1974 to 1987. Need another excuse to treat yourself to new book this week. The book is not widely available in the states, and i had to do a bit of digging to purchase a copy via the irish publishing houses website see below for the url. But, this time, eamonn coghlan was about to be proved wrong. A class act, and always, a supporter of the sport, eamonn keeps up on the sport. He is a 3time olympian and former world champion in the 5000 m. Page 4 of 5 newyork historical societys bill shannon. Eamonn coghlan, a native of dublin is an executive business mentor, exmember of. This is a very interesting book, especially to anyone who has been a middle distance runner or has even a passing knowledge of the sport. His prowess on the tiny ovals of the day earned him the nickname chairman of the boards, as many tracks in that era were temporary structures made of plywood.
Former senator in the irish government, eamonn coghlan is known as the chairman of the boards for his unprecedented successes on the american indoor. Chairman of the boards, master of the mile by coghlan, eamonn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Coghlan is called the chairman of the boards for good reason. On a track he helped design, eamonn coghlan ran the first sub3. He is a 3time olympian and former world champion in the 5000 m born in drimnagh, a successful amateur running career in ireland led to a scholarship in the united states, where he won four ncaa titles in track running and ran a sub. The original series 2002, the extra mile 2006 and the afternoon show 2002.
Eamonn coghlan is known as the chairman of the boards for his unprecedented successes on the american indoor athletics circuit, winning 56 races on the trot. Aug 21, 2016 eamonn coghlan tells incredible pat hickey story in todays sunday times. Eamonn christopher coghlan born 21 november 1952 is an irish senator and former athlete, who specialised in middle distance track events and the 5000 metres. Eamonn coghlan author of the chairman of the boards.
He set the world record for the indoor mile run with a time of 3. Irelands 1983 world 5000m champion eamonn coghlan has very generously donated two important historic athletics items from his illustrious running career to the world athletics heritage collection despite a distinguished record in outdoor track races at 1500m and 5000m, which as well as his 1983 world title included victory at the 1981 iaaf world cup of athletics and two fourth places at. He is married to yvonne, they have four children, suzanne, eamonn jr, michael, john and two grandchildren, amberjoan and ethan. Coghlan is honest and open about his incredibly varied career, and i identified with both his mental and physical struggles. Coghlan aloitti juoksuharrastuksen nuoruudessaan ja voitti leinsterin collegemestaruuden vuonna 1970. He won the famous wanamaker mile in madison square garden a record seven times. According to coghlan, despite the existence of the irish pipeline dating back for two decades or more, prior to 1974 jumbo had never traveled to ireland and, aside from carl lewis in new jersey, had never traveled to recruit a runner. Coghlan had just returned to ireland following his performance in the 1976 olympics in montreal when he met bono, who would have been just 16 at the time. We parted ways after college, and i was always bewildered as to why the greatest miler of all time never won an olympic gold, or any olympic medal for that matter.
Chairman of the boards, master of the mile by eamonn coghlan 20080823 on. Chairman of the boards and master of the mile life style sports blog. Mile star eamonn coghlan thrives on indoor meet atmosphere. Sports illustrated magazine once offered a glimpse into the methodical planning behind eamonn coghlans blistering world indoor mile record. He won the wanamaker mile at the millrose games seven times 1977, 197981, 1935, 1985 and 1987 cementing his dominance of the us indoor circuit and earning the nickname chairman. Eamonn coghlan reflects on a golden age for athletics that saw many highlights and just a few disappointments for him in what was a stellar career. November 24, 1952 in drimnagh, dublin, ireland affiliations. To book eamonn coghlan for your event, contact front row speakers on. From that point on, about the only thing anyone knew for sure was that it wasnt zola. Chairman of the boards, master of the mile by eamonn coghlan with george kimball dublin. Eamonn coghlans triumph at the inaugural world championships in 1983 was a lifechanging moment for the middledistance runner and one. Coghlan was nicknamed the chairman of the boards because of his success on indoor tracks.
Coghlan an irishman was born in drimnagh, county dublin, republic of ireland. An event called the millrose games is being held in a 5,000seat armory in upper manhattan, new york on saturday. He was educated and developed athletically in dublin until he was 18 years of age. Chairman of the boards and king of the racetrack how eamonn. Flamin eamonn, a profile of world champion runner eamonn coghlan, was broadcast on 2 july 1984. Latest eamonn coghlan news 05 feb 2020 general news coghlan, chairman of the boards, donates wanamaker mile trophy and world record spikes to heritage collection. He broke the world record for the indoor mile on three occasions and held this record for 18 years. Eamonn coghlan is the author of the chairman of the boards 3. Chairman of the boards and king of the racetrack how. Chairman of the boards, master of the mile by eamonn coghlan 20080823 by eamonn coghlan isbn. The hurt business goodreads meet your next favorite book.
Official profile of olympic athlete eamonn coghlan born 21 nov 1952, including games, medals, results, photos, videos and news. Feb 05, 2006 the phone call came in december from eamonn coghlan, the legendary indoor miler, to howard schmertz, the meet director emeritus of the millrose games. Eamonn broke the world record for the indoor mile on three occasions and held this record for 18 years. Chairman of the boards, master of the mile by eamonn coghlan 20080823. Bono turned 60 on sunday and the musician was showered with birthday messages throughout the day. Eamonn coghlan born 21 november 1952 is an irish 4time olympian and world championship winning athlete. Legendary runner eamonn coghlan joins the memorial day flag run virtual event. Eamonn coghlans life story published in ireland and cowritten with george kimball, is pure in voice, joy and pain. By any standards, eamonn coghlan s 1983 was an exceptional year. When u2 interrupt their concert to announce you have been victorious then you know you have achieved something special. Coghlan s book chairman of the boards was released in 2008. Eamonn coghlan archives newyork historical societys bill. View eamonn coghlans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Irelands 1983 world 5000m champion eamonn coghlan has very generously donated two important historic athletics items from his illustrious. Feb 11, 2012 admiral mcraven addresses the university of texas at austin class of 2014 duration. On its break up he moved to the metropolitan harriers club where he won the leinster colleges 5000m title in 1970. The university of texas at austin recommended for you. Eamonn coghlan s recent book chairman of the boards, master of the mile relates the story of jumbo elliotts failed attempt to recruit john treacy to villanova. A 3time olympian, eamonn is known as the chairman of the boards for his. In the first 1,500meter qualifying heat here friday at the hoosier dome, irelands eamonn coghlan fell. He is a 3time olympian and former world champion in the 5,000 m. Eamonn coghlan may 23, 2014 i reckon my dublin west canvassing shoes have put in almost as much mileage as the spikes which took me to helsinki for the world championships in 1983. Osullivan has run 11 subfourminute miles in the wanamaker. Eamonn coghlan reflects on a golden age for athletics that saw many highlights and just a few disappointments in a stellar career. Coghlan was miles from home at millrose games the new york. The book is not widely available in the states, and i had to do a bit of.
Turtle bunbury awardwinning travel writer, historian and. From jack london to joyce carol oates, the hurt business is the ul. Eamonn coghlan posts photo with teenage bono just before u2. Former senator in the irish government, eamonn coghlan is known as the chairman of the boards for his unprecedented successes on the american indoor athletics circuit. Eamonn coghlan tells incredible pat hickey story in today. Coghlan turned 40 in november 1992 and ran his first masters mile at the 93 millrose games, where he had earned his reputation as chairman of the boards. Eamonn coghlan s life story published in ireland and cowritten with george kimball, is pure in voice, joy and pain. Legendary runner eamonn coghlan joins the memorial day. Eamon coghlanrecalls his agonising failure in his first olympic final. Mar 22, 2018 eamonn coghlan was known as the chairman of the boards for his success in running indoor track in the second half of his career but he had plenty of success outdoors, too. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover eamonns connections and jobs at similar companies. Coghlans book chairman of the boards, master of the mile was released in 2008. Throughout the 1970s and 80s, coghlan s prowess on the track was synonymous with the new york athletic club. Chairman of the boards, master of the mile 1st edition by eamonn coghlan isbn.
It was at the millrose games where coghlan earned the nickname, chairman of the boards because the surface of the track was made of wooden boards. Born in drimnagh, a successful amateur running career in ireland led to a scholarship in the united states, where he won four ncaa titles in track running and ran a sub. Eamonn christopher coghlan born 21 november 1952 is a former track and field athlete who specialised in middle distance track events and the 5,000 metres. Eamonn coghlan tells incredible pat hickey story in todays. It is the thunder dome, grand central station at rush hour, circus tigers jumpin through flamin hoops, rodeo clowns dancing in front of stampedin bulls and a starters gun at the armory. Eamonn coghlan was born in dublin, the fourth child of kathleen and bill coghlan and grew up on cooley road, drimnagh. I was thrilled by the way it felt beneath my feet, by the way the springy pine boards responded to my steps. Because one year later thats precisely what he did, becoming the first ever subfour minute miler in their 40s, running 3. In 2010, bernard lagat surpassed eamonn coghlan s record of seven wanamaker mile victories with a record eighth victory. Eamonn coghlan s running career, the peak years when he was truly the chairman of the boards in america and a master of the mile, were in the late seventies and early to mideighties. I s eamonn coghlan one of the most underrated runners of. Chairman of the boards, master of the mile by eamonn coghlan 20080823 at.
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