The IAAF were slower to recognise world indoor records, but between them Ronnie Delany and Eamonn Coghlan broke the world indoor mile record six times. Photograph: John Roca/NY Daily News Archive via Getty ImagesThe most recent Irish athlete to break a world record in track and field? This is all part of the curious psychology behind breaking a world record. That’s helped create inevitable talk of more world record attempts at this Sunday’s Millrose Games in New York. Just ask any of Ireland’s world record breakers over the years which they would prefer, and what they will ultimately be remembered for.

Source: The Irish Times February 01, 2026 15:01 UTC