Irish tenor, recording artist, physician and champion disabled athlete Ronan Tynan moves audiences like few others can. His stirring performances have brought him international fame and his personal story of triumph in the face of adversity has made him one of the most sought-after speakers today.
In recent years, Tynan has performed at many memorable events, from the 9/11 memorial services at Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden to Ronald Reagan’s funeral. His first solo album, Ronan, debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Classical Crossover Chart and was the 8th best-selling classical crossover album of 2005. His latest CD, Sing Me an Irish Song, is a collection of Irish favorites.
The subject of an ABC 20/20 profile and the BBC documentary, Dr. Courageous, Tynan was born with a lower limb disability and had both of his legs amputated at age 20. Within a year, he was competing in the Paralympic Games. He won 18 gold medals and set 14 world records, nine of which are still in place today. He was the first disabled person ever admitted to Limerick’s National College of Physical Education and became a physician specializing in orthopedic sports injuries.
In his speeches, which include some singing, he captivates audiences with his humor and inspirational message about overcoming obstacles and living life to the fullest.
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