Yes, it is ironic. The opposing outcome or situation would not get him to heaven which is why he said he believed in Jesus before he died. How much more opposing can it be? Hell or Heaven? You need to go make to 1st grade, and soon!
You said "....on their death bed does not make necessarily make it ironic". Very well put together, we are all impressed.
Wouldn't it be ironic if you were to be in a situation where you needed the last rites read and I was there. Yeah......that "would be ironic".
Saying "I'm so happy when I found out my mother just died a moment ago" is stupid and ignorant, NOT ironic. Wiki and Webster are waiting for you to show up.
Have you ever run one spectacular time? How many other American born athletes have that one spectacular time? Ever hear of the Olympic Trials? Ever hear of a 1:02:45 second half marathon split on a hilly course, alone, and letting up with about a mile to go? Ever hear of a 2:08:24 debut? Yeah, you're right, Ryan Hall is all washed up at 27.
I sure hope he doesn't find out about you snapping at him or it may really get to his head...because you're so important and all.
Stand by your prediction that he won't ever win a major marathon all you want as you hide behind your keyboard, I don't think Ryan cares what you think. You have my pity.