Sophie Becker helped Ireland to the World Championship women’s 4x400m relay final in Budapest. The team of Becker, Roisin Harrison (Emerald A.C.), Kelly McGrory (Tir Chonaill A.C.) and Sharlene Mawdsley (Newport A.C.) finished fourth in Saturday’s second heats. Thus, securing one of the fastest non-automatic qualifier places with a time of 3:26.18 SB which was just 0.12 off the national record. Sharene Mawdsley unleashed a 50.01 second anchor leg to…
Brian Fay took a brilliant 16th place in the World Championship 5,000m in a stacked round one heat. Mohamed Katir of Spain won out in 13:35.90. Fay posting 13:42:86 for 16th place. The top eight qualified for the final. Speaking to media after the race, the Dubliner, who was with the leading pack until an injection of pace with 600 meters to go, said: “It just didn’t really work out…
History was made on Tuesday night as Niamh Kearney became the first woman across the line. Aaron Tansey won the men’s race, finishing in second place overall.
The 2023 Lord Mayor of Raheny Two Mile series continues on Tuesday August 22nd at 8pm with round 12. Entry is €7 and is available below via the join here button. You can also enter on the night of the race in Raheny Shamrock Club house, old church, Raheny village from 7pm. Prizes will be given on each race night to the first three men and women and the winner…