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Olympic Champion, Doctor, Irish Tenor: Ronan Tynan

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By Patty Inglish, MS

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Ronan Tynon, winner of 18 Olympic Gold Medals (govt photo, public domain)
Ronan Tynon, winner of 18 Olympic Gold Medals (govt photo, public domain)

An Olympic Kind of Recovery

 

After an accident in which my left foot was severed 50% from my leg at the ankle, the example of Ronan Tynan was one that reinforced my belief that despite what doctors said, I would not be permanently disabled -- And I wasn't.

"Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark."

 


Overcoming Physical Challenges

He has performed on television, with the Boston Pops, at Rangers Hockey games, at President Reagan's funeral, for charities and 911 survivor families, and in The Crystal Cathedral on telecasts of The Hour of Power.

He has been profiled on 20/20 by Barbara Walters. To add to all this, Ronan owns a jumping competition race horse named Norm that wins big stakes Jumping Competitions regularly.

This is what a hero does.

18-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Ronan Tynan

Ronan Tynan is a physician that lost both legs to amputation at age 20. However, he was walking just a few weeks later and thereafter became am 18-time Gold Medalist in the Paralympic Games, setting 14 World Records between 1981 - 1984.

He has recently been named one of the famous Irish Tenors group. In additional, he won the International Operatic Singing Competition in France.

I cannot stop being impressed by the depth of spirit and determination in this man and in the quality of his song. He is a wonderful vocal artist and I can listen to his rendition of The Impossible Dream continually.

Ronan was the first physically challenged person to ever be admitted to the National College of Physical Education. As an MD, he researches and treats Orthopedic Sports Injuries.

Amazing Grace


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Ronan Tynan in the News

  • Ronan Tynan, the Jewish joke and the Yankees: 'I feel raped by the press'Irish Central2 hours ago

    YOU know the Irish. The quick wit makes us the life of the party. Is there any race of people on the planet that can create a one liner that gets the room laughing faster than we can?

  • Christmas with The Irish TenorsIrish Central1 second ago

    Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Karl Scully are the Irish Tenors, and with so many tenor groups out there it is hard to keep track of them all. But their new holiday CD, “Christmas,” leaves little doubt who leads the pack.

  • Itâs a busy holiday season in Ocean CityCape May County Herald65 minutes ago

    Ocean City holiday events offer something to delight the hearts of young and old. On Friday, Nov. 27, Ocean City Merchants and the Chamber of Commerce present An Old Fashioned Family Christmas starting noon along Asbury Avenue.

  • Letters to the editor: Nov. 21, 2009Naples Daily News5 days ago

    Here are letters to the editor from Daily News editions of Nov. 21, 2009:Letter of the Day: Shows here and thereEditor, Daily News:On Nov. 7, my wife and I attended opening night at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts for “An Evening with Ronan Tynan.”For those unfamiliar with Tynan, he is an Irish tenor and one of the original Irish Tenors widely seen on PBS.Tynan is a naturalized ...

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Robin profile image

Robin  says:
2 years ago

What an amazing story and voice. I had never heard of him before. Thanks for sharing! ;)

Patty Inglish, MS profile image

Patty Inglish, MS  says:
2 years ago

Thanks for the comment, Robin. He's a hero for me. :)

Abhinaya  says:
2 years ago

18 times Gold Medalist? Amazing.He is certainly a hero.Thumps up for you and Robin!

Patty Inglish, MS profile image

Patty Inglish, MS  says:
2 years ago

Amazing is it not? Whenever I feel not quite 100% healthy, I look at this man and am able to get up to par very quickly. And I am almost hynotized by his singing voice.

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