Dara O'Kearney

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Dara O'Kearney, born 17 June 1965 in Ennis, County Clare, is an Irish international ultra runner and professional poker player.

He won the 2005 Tresco marathon[1], the 2006 New York ultra marathon[2], the 2007 Schinnen 50K[3], the 2008 Brno Indoor 6 hour race[4], and is the current Irish 24 hour running champion[5].

On the poker front, O'Kearney won the 2008 European Deepstack Poker Championship, defeating a high quality field that included Joe Beevers, Julian Thew, Arnaud Mattern, John Falconer, Dave Colclough, Conor Tate, Owen Mullen, Mickey Wernick, Barny Boatman and Christy Smith[6].

[edit] References

  1. ^ Scillynews
  2. ^ Scillynews
  3. ^ Multidays - O'Kearney Wins Schinnen Fat Ass 50K
  4. ^ Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club - GOING ROUND THE BEND IN BRNO FOR 6 HOURS
  5. ^ Rahenyshamrock
  6. ^ Pokernews.com - Dara O'Kearney Wins European Deepstack Championships

[edit] External links

[1] - Dara O'Kearney speaks about his careers in running and poker on RTÉ Radio One