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Fionnuala Britton strikes Velenje Gold
Fionnuala Britton (Kilcoole AC) put in a stellar performance of front running to take the gold medal at the 18th SPAR European Cross Country Championships in Velenje, Sloveni. This is Ireland’s second senior women’s gold medal in the history of these championships, with Catherina McKiernan winning the inaugural senior Women’s race in 1994. [Read more…]
Linda Byrne wins Dublin Marathon
The big Irish performance of the day at the National Lottery Dublin Marathon belonged to Linda Byrne, who as well as winning the women’s Woodie’s DIY national marathon title, also achieved the A standard running 2:36.21 (inside the Olympic A standard of 2:37). [Read more…]
Natalie Gabites - Athletics Ireland High Performance Team
Athletics Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Natalie Gabites in the newly created ‘Athlete Services Co-ordinator’ role. Natalie will work closely with High Performance Director, Kevin Ankrom. [Read more…]
Alistair Cragg new Irsih 5000m Record
Alistair Cragg of Clonliffe Harriers sets a new Irish 5000m record of 13:03:53 in Brussels.
After a number of years of frustration, Cragg, finally got back into the shape last seen in 2007 when he set 13:07:10. In the final race of the Diamond League series the South African born Irishman got to break Mark Carroll’s 13 year old when finishing fifth in a high class race won by Ethiopia’s Imane Merga in 12:58:32.
This performance has been a long time coming and it augers well for Cragg as he can now plan to London 2012 with confidence regained.
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