Michael Carruth’s 1992 Olympic gold medal memories

<p>Michael Carruth is a sporting hero in Ireland, with his legendary status confirmed at the 1992 Olympic Games held in Catalonia – “it’s 30 years gone and I’m still shaking hands and getting photographs taken,” he tells Catalan News.</p> <p>It was the first gold medal the nation had won at the Olympics for 36 years, prompting scenes of jubilation across the country and among Irish fans who traveled for the Games.</p> / ACN

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First published: July 23, 2022 11:46 AM