Sophie Becker bowed out of the World championships finishing as the 26th best 400 metre runner in the World. Becker ran a brave race in heat three to clock 52.24 seconds to finish fifth. This unfortunately wasn’t enough for Becker to advance to the semi-finals, finishing just two places outside the qualifying zone. The 25-year-old Olympian powered from the blocks and put a fast finish into clock 52.24. Sada Williams…
Sophie Becker helped Ireland to an eighth place finish at the World Championship 4x400m mixed relay. Dominican Republic shocked the home town crowd to take gold in 3:09.82 the second fastest time ever in this event. Netherlands were just point 08 seconds off the gold medal taken silver with hosts USA taking bronze. Ireland clocked 3:16.86 just pipped for sixth place by Nigeria and Italy. The Irish team made one…
Eric Favors became the fifth Raheny Shamrock athlete to compete in the World Championships in Oregon on Saturday morning. Favors third attempt of 19.76 metres was his best of the evening living Favors finish in 21st place overall. The qualifying mark for the final was 21.20 metres or inside the top 12 throws. A very good performance from Favors who opened with 19.44 metres followed by 19.50m. Favors third throw…
Sophie Becker ran a great second leg as Ireland finished second in their 4x400m mixed relay heat to make the World final. Sligo’s Chris O’Donnell led out the team with Becker running a very strong second leg handing over to Donore Harriers Jack Rafferty in fourth place. Rafferty produced a very strong run, powering home off the final bend to hand over to Tallaght’s Rhasidat Adeleke who showed her speed…