John Treacy

For the American Roman Catholic bishop, see John Patrick Treacy.

John Treacy
Personal information
Born (1957-06-04) June 4, 1957 (age 67)
Villierstown, County Waterford
Sport
CountryIreland
SportAthletics/Track, Long-distance running
Event(s)10,000 meters, 5000 meters, Half marathon, Marathon
College teamProvidence College
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals
  • 1980 Moscow
  • 10,000 m, DNF
  • 5000 m, 7th
  • 1984 Los Angeles
  • Marathon,  Silver
  • 10,000 m, 9th
  • 1988 Seoul
  • Marathon, DNF
  • 1992 Barcelona
  • Marathon, 51st
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Ireland
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1984 Los Angeles Marathon
World Cross-Country Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1974 Monza Junior Race
Bronze medal – third place 1975 Rabat Junior Race
Silver medal – second place 1975 Rabat Team Junior Men
Gold medal – first place 1978 Glasgow Long Race
Gold medal – first place 1979 Limerick Long Race
Silver medal – second place 1979 Limerick Team Long Race
Boston Marathon
Bronze medal – third place 1988 Boston Marathon
Bronze medal – third place 1989 Boston Marathon

John Treacy (born 4 June 1957) is an Irish Olympian and former athlete, now a sporting administrator. He is best known for winning a silver medal in the marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.