Father Neil Horan

Glipmac wrote:

what year did this happen? i need more info please

On 20 July 2003, Horan ran across the track at the British Grand Prix at (Click link for more info and facts about Silverstone Circuit) Silverstone Circuit, wearing a (A knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men in the Highlands of northern Scotland) kilt and waiving a religious banner. His protest took place on the 200mph Hangar Straight. Several of the drivers had to swerve to avoid him and the (Click link for more info and facts about safety car) safety car had to be deployed to protect competitors. Horan was tackled by a race marshal, and arrested. He was charged with and pleaded guilty to aggrevated trespass and sentenced to two months' (The act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison)) imprisonment.


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On August 29, 2004, Horan, who had flown to Athens earlier that day, ran onto the course of the marathon near the 35 km mark, pushing (Click link for more info and facts about Vanderlei de Lima) Vanderlei de Lima from (The largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter) Brazil, the race leader, into the crowds alongside the course. He held a placard saying:


The Grand Prix priest. Israel fulfillment of prophecy says the (The sacred writings of the Christian religions) Bible, the second coming is near.


Horan was hauled off the shaken runner by spectators and was promptly arrested by Greek police. Although security for the Olympics was tight because of a feared (A surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims) terrorist attack, protecting the 26 (A unit of length equal to 1760 yards) mile long (A battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians) marathon course was more difficult, though the Greek police were criticised for not taking closer order with the runners. De Lima finished third, although how Horan's actions affected him are unclear as he lost 10-15 seconds from his 48 second lead, and was passed by an Italian and an American runner at the 38 km mark. De Lima was also seen with a possible leg injury following the encounter with Horan, yet he continued the race.