For the ninth year, he was here as group director for Irish runners in the marathon.

Providence College, which had several Irish runners, offered an athletic scholarship.

Elliott heeded his advice, and thus began Villanova's tradition with its long line of Irish runners.

Irish runners only compete two seasons a year while Americans run three and usually for a track club in the summer.

The qualifying standard for Irish runners in the 5,000 meter is 13:29, and they can run it any time before Aug. 15, 1996.

The race is also a tradition for Irish runners.

Why are the Irish and British runners so good in long-distance races?

Three Irish runners gained more than 50 yards, and six receivers caught at least one pass.

As coincidence had it, Tommy had been the rider twenty-four years earlier, the last time an Irish trained runner had won the race.

The Miami linebackers formed a wall that allowed Irish runners only 82 yards rushing, 187 yards short of their average.