Michael "Sonny" Murphy (27 July 1906 – 17 March 1936) was an

Irish Irish may refer to: Common meanings * Someone or something of, from, or related to: ** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe ***Éire, Irish language name for the isle ** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit ...

middle-distance runner Middle-distance running events are track races longer than sprints, up to 3000 metres. The standard middle distances are the 800 metres, 1500 metres and mile run, although the 3000 metres may also be classified as a middle-distance event. The 1 ...

. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the

1932 Summer Olympics The 1932 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the X Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1932) were an international multi-sport event held from July 30 to August 14, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The Games were held duri ...

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1906 births 1936 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1932 Summer Olympics Irish male middle-distance runners Irish male steeplechase runners Olympic athletes for Ireland Place of birth missing Irish Free State sportsmen {{Ireland-athletics-bio-stub