Early Life
Born in Arklow Co. Wicklow (http://media.newstalk.ie/podcast/67851/popup(6:35)), Delany moved with his family to Sandymount Dublin when he was six and there Delany went to one of Ireland's leading private schools, Catholic University School.
Delany studied commerce and finance at Villanova University in the United States. While there he was coached by the well-known track coach Jumbo Elliott.
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