Pat Hooper

Patrick Hooper (12 May 1952 – 9 October 2020) was an Irish Olympian and long-distance runner. He was born in Dublin. He represented Ireland in the marathon at European and Olympic level.[1] His marathon personal best time was 2:17:46.[2] He participated in the 1980 Summer Olympics coming in 40th place.

He was the older brother of three-time Olympian and marathoner Dick Hooper.

Hooper died on 9 October 2020 in Dublin, aged 68.[3]

References

  1. Pat Hooper at Sports Reference
  2. "Untitled".
  3. O'Riordan, Ian. "Sudden death of 1980 Olympian Pat Hooper, aged 68". Irish Times. https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/sudden-death-of-1980-olympian-pat-hooper-aged-68-1.4377000?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter. Retrieved 9 October 2020.