Mick Horgan

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMichael A. "Mick"•Horgan
Used nameMick•Horgan
Born12 July 1934 in Plymouth, England (GBR)
Died20 August 2023 (aged 89 years 1 month 8 days) in ?, South Carolina (USA)
Measurements181 cm / 68 kg
AffiliationsMaryland Wheelers, Belfast (GBR)
NOC Ireland

Biography

Born in Plymouth, England, Mick Horgan was a member of the Maryland Wheelers in Belfast and represented Ireland at the Olympics in track cycling. Horgan rode in the 1,000 metres time trial at the 1960 Roma Olympics where he finished in 24th place. He also rode in the sprint event but finished in last place in both his heat and the repêchage. Horgan later moved to the United States where he worked as a mechanical engineer in Manhattan. As well as cycling, he was a keen golfer and moved to Myrtle Beach in 1998 to play the sport after his retirement.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) IRL Mick Horgan
Sprint, Men (Olympic) 2 h6 r2/9
1,000 metres Time Trial, Men (Olympic) 24