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Pat Clohessy passes away at age 93,Australian long-distance runner and coach

Pat Clohessy: key obituary facts

Is Pat Clohessy dead? Yes. Pat Clohessy died on September 28, 2026, at age 93.

Cause of death: Pat Clohessy's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Pat Clohessy known for?

He was an Australian long-distance runner and coach.

More about Pat Clohessy

Born: 16 May 1933.

Gender: male.

Occupation: long-distance runner, middle-distance runner, marathon runner, track and field coach.

Nationality: Australia.

Education: University of Houston.

Awards: Member of the Order of Australia.

Also known as: Patrick Andrew Clohessy, Patrick Clohessy.

Pat Clohessy, the Australian long-distance runner and coach, died on September 28, 2026, aged 93.

Also known as Patrick Andrew Clohessy and Patrick Clohessy, he was an Australian runner and distance running coach whose career included work as a track and field coach. Born on May 16, 1933, he later attended the University of Houston and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

Clohessy’s name is closely associated with Australian distance running across both competition and coaching.

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