About

Stephen Delaney

Stephen Delaney is a former Performance Director and National Development Coach for Triathlon Ireland. With extensive experience coaching and managing teams at prestigious events, Stephen is well-equipped to guide endurance athletes of all ability levels, career stages, and goals.

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Stephen Delaney starting the cycle at Hardman long-distance triathlon in Kerry
Support personnel access cards for the Commonwealth Games Athletics and Cycling teams

Experience

Stephen has coached at two Olympic Games (Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo), the Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, and numerous World and European Championships. His experience covers Elite, Para, U23, Junior, and Youth categories, showcasing his adaptability and wide-ranging coaching skills.

Stephen has also guided athletes through diverse events such as the Ironman World Championships, National Series Triathlon, schools athletics, Ras na mBan, and more unusual challenges including the World Adventure Championships.

Background

Stephen's own athletic achievements include racing for Ireland in cycling and winning the Ras Tailteann and National Time Trial Championships. In later years, he accomplished a personal best of 3:03 in the marathon and completed the Hardman long-distance triathlon in Kerry.

Stephen is focused on providing personalised coaching and guidance to help you enhance your skills, tackle challenges, and make progress towards your goals.

Stephen Delaney cycling in Font-Romeu, France with other riders on training camp

Philosophy & Motivation

The Person - The Athlete
- The PerformancE

Stephen Delaney coaching swimmers at a covered pool, wearing Triathlon Ireland kit.

I believe in facilitating sustainable development and performance within a balanced lifestyle. Communicating training programs clearly. Using performance indicators relevant to the individual athlete.

Athletes returning to start hill repeats overlooking bay in southern Spain.

My role is to support you in working towards your goals, provide analysis and feedback on your progress and, in collaboration with you, outline a path forward.

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