Sophie Becker helped the Irish women’s 4×400 metre relay team in the European Championship final in Munich. Becker ran the opening leg as the Irish team finished second in their semi-final and advanced to the final as automatic qualifiers. The team of Becker, Phil Healy (Bandon), Rhasidat Adeleke (Tallaght) and Sharlene Mawdsley (Newport) posted an Irish record of 3:26.06. The Irish team made much of the running before finishing behind…
Brian Fay confirmed his standing as one of the best distance runners in Europe finishing eighth in the 5,000m at the European Championships in Munich. Fay posted 13 minutes 31.87 seconds for eighth place. The race was won by the Olympic 1500m and World 5000m champion Jakob Ingebrigsten in 13:21.13. Silver went to Spain’s Mohamed Katir in 13:22.98 and bronze to Italy’s Yemaneberhan Crippa in 13:24.83. Fay’s performance was the…
Lord Mayor series round 11 results Aidan Jones and Mairead Roche.
Round 11 of the 2022 Lord Mayor of Raheny Two Mile series continues this Tuesday August 16th at 8pm. Entry is open online for the race at €7. There are prizes on the night for the first three men and women and the winner of each age category. Light refreshments are available after the race. N.B. Please hydrate before and after the race due the recent high temperatures. You’re best…