Rory Morrish

Rory Michael Morrish (born January 8, 1968) is an Irish cross-country skier who participated in the 2006 Winter Olympics, as well as multiple world championships. Morrish previously competed in orienteering, becoming a cross-country skier via the discipline of ski-orienteering.[1] In March 2001 Morrish became the first ever Irish competitor to take part in ski-orienteering when he participated in the long and short races at the Rovaniemi round of the World Cup, finishing 32nd in both.[2] At the 2005 World Ski Orienteering Championships, Morrish finished 53rd in the long-distance competition, 59th in the middle-distance race and 55th in the sprint.[1] Morrish was selected as the flag bearer for the Irish team in the 2006 Winter Olympics closing ceremony.[3] During the 2011 World Championships, Morrish received attention for racing with wooden skis.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 "O-Bits". Irish Orienteering Association. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  2. ↑ Brady, Gerry. "Worlds Cup Ski-Orienteering - Gerry Brady". Irish Orienteering Association. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  3. ↑ "Rory Morrish is Ireland's Flag Bearer at the Olympic Closing Ceremony". Olympic Council of Ireland. 24 February 2006. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  4. ↑ "Rory Morrish Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at". Sports-reference.com. 1968-01-08. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
  5. ↑
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