Johnny Kelley

John Adelbert Kelley (September 6, 1907 – October 6, 2004) was an American long-distance runner who twice represented his native country at the Summer Olympics, in 1936 and 1948, and competed in the Boston Marathon over 50 times, winning in 1935 and 1945. He was often dubbed "Kelley the Elder" to avoid confusion with John J. Kelley (1930–2011; "Kelley the Younger"), winner of the 1957 Boston Marathon; the two men were not related.

For other people named Johnny Kelley, see Johnny Kelley (disambiguation).
Johnny Kelley
Kelley in 1996
Born
John Adelbert Kelley

(1907-09-06)September 6, 1907
Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 2004(2004-10-06) (aged 97)
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
Other namesKelley the Elder
Known forBoston Marathon two-time winner and longtime competitor
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