Smyth wins in Spain Favors second in USC

Eric Favors took shot put second place at the University of South Carolina open with a best throw of 18.69 metres on Saturday. Favors best attempt was his fifth attempt having recorded a first attempt of 18.56m following it up with 18.45m, 18.35m, 18.58m and finally 18.69m. Josh Awotunde won out with a best attempt of 20.80 metres. On the track Mark Smyth won his 200 metre race at the…

19/04/2021
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Becker Gets World Relays Call

Sophie Becker has been called up to the Ireland mixed 4x400m relay team for the World Relay championships next month. A top eight finish at the World Athletics Relays Silesia 21 for either the mixed 4x400m team or the women’s 4×100 team guarantees Olympic qualification. The Ireland mixed 4x400m team is; Sophie Becker – Raheny Shamrock, Phil Healy – Bandon, Sharlene Mawdsley – Newport, Chris O’Donnell – North Sligo, Thomas…

16/04/2021
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Favors Wins At Gamecock Invitational

Eric Favors won the shot put competition at the Gamecock invitational in South Carolina. Favors won out with a best throw of 19.07m with Christopher Licata second with a best throw of 18.67m. Favors best throw came in the third round, having thrown 18.29m in round one and 18.32m in round two. Meanwhile Mark Smyth clocked 10.61 seconds to win his race at the Control Extra Carreras meet in Malaga,…

11/04/2021
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Covid-19 Guidelines Update

Athletics Ireland have provided Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club with the below Covid-19 guidelines update:” Athletics Ireland reminds all affiliated members that only elite athletes in receipt of official exemption letters from Athletics Ireland High Performance department can travel to events within and outside the island of Ireland. All elite exempted athletes that plan to travel outside Ireland should inform the Athletics Ireland High Performance Director of their travel plans and…

11/04/2021
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