Britton for Great Ireland 2012 Run
The Great Ireland Run 2012 – on Sunday April 15th in the Phoenix Park, Dublin – was launched today by Ireland’s European Cross Country champion and 2012 Olympic Games qualifier, FIonnuala Britton. [Read more…]
Britton Takes Gold in Velenje
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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…]
Byrne qualifies at Dublin Marathon
November 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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…]
Gabites Joins High Performance Team
October 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
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…]
Cragg sets Irish 5000m record
September 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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.
