Patrick Ryan

Patrick Ryan

Reporter

Patrick Ryan is a multi-skilled sports journalist who has become one of the main contributors for leading endurance sport websites RUN247 and TRI247 over the past year. 

Graduating from the University of Manchester (UoM) in 2020 with a First Class Honours degree in History and Politics, Patrick moved into Sports Journalism and graduated his Masters in Journalism with a Distinction from the University of Salford, a leading institution in the field, in 2021. 

During his studies he worked for a number of highly regarded publications across a range of sports, working with clubs such as Rugby League side Salford Red Devils and Basketball team Manchester Giants.  He gained further experience at respected outlet Manchester Evening News and other local north west papers, producing an authoritative series of articles on Irish football side Finn Harps. 

His professional experience is as diverse as it is substantial – he has covered both the winter and summer Olympics and the Commonwealth Games for the BBC. He produced football content for Manchester-based production company Studio 68, whilst his primary past role came as a leading contributor for Planet Sport outlet Planet Football for a year between 2021 and 2022. 

 

On the Leadville 100 race

Leadville 100: Route, live tracking & how to enter

Runners at the start of the Eastern States 100

Eastern States 100: Route, live tracking & how to enter

Tom Evans training for Transgranaria

‘Big focus on UTMB’: Western States champ Tom Evans pulls out of Sierre-Zinal

A tunner on the KAT100 by UTMB course.

‘I really like this region for trail running’ – KAT100 makes UTMB World Series debut

New events at World Series race Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB

‘I just want to have a good time’ – Record-breaking Katie Kaars Sijpesteijn back for more at Lakeland 50

Claire Bannwarth crosses the line.

Claire Bannwarth makes history to become first woman to win Tahoe 200

Damian Hall UTMB

‘The toughest I’ve done’ – Damian Hall on his Cervino Matterhorn Ultrarace experience

Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB: Allen, Mino Faukner pick up World Series wins

WMRA Mountain Running World Cup: Record-breakers head to France

A runner on the speedgoat mountain races by utmb course

Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB to ‘present a unique challenge’ in 2023

Courtney Dauwalter at Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc

‘I feel lucky’ – Courtney Dauwalter reacts to her historic Hardrock 100 win

Njeru and Kiriago take Fletta Trail wins in WMRA Mountain Running World Cup

A runner on the Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB 2022

Watch LIVE: Jornet amongst stars descending on Eiger Ultra Trail 2023

Claire Bannwarth

Claire Bannwarth tackles Hardrock 100 as extraordinary 2023 race list grows

‘Pumped’ Courtney Dauwalter aims for unprecedented Western States-Hardrock 100 double

Ashley Paulson at the 2022 Badwater 135

‘Smiling tricks the brain’- Ashley Paulson reacts to her record-breaking Badwater 135

Watch LIVE: Hardrock 100: start time, stream & tracking

Ashley Paulson at the 2022 Badwater 135

‘Anything can happen’- Record-breaker Ashley Paulson ready for Badwater 135

badwater 135 runner

Badwater 135: Route, live tracking & how to enter