Brian Fay made his senior international debut at the European indoor championship 3,000m finishing seventh in his heat. Fay produced an impressive performance having received a late call up to the Irish panel and posting 7:56.13 to take seventh place just outside his personal best. The race was won by Jimmy Gressier of France in 7:48.93 with Belgium’s Isaac Kimeli second in 7:49.46 and third place went to 1500m champion…
History was made on Friday morning as Sophie Becker became the first Raheny Shamrock Athlete to compete in the European Indoor Championships. Becker finished in a very commanding third place in the second heat of the 400 metres on Friday morning, finishing in 53.23 seconds. The race was won by Irini Vasiliou of Greece in 52.76 seconds with Lithunaia’s Agne Serksniene second in 53 seconds, both automatically qualifying for the…
Brian Fay has been added to the Ireland panel for the 2021 European Indoor Championship in Torun Poland. Fay replaces Darragh McElhinney who has withdrawn following a positive Covid-19 test on arrival in Poland. Fay will take part in the 3,000 metres with the three semi-finals getting under way from 10:25am on Saturday morning. Sophie Becker is in line to become the first Raheny Shamrock Athlete to compete at these…
With the extension of Level 5 restrictions to April fifth we are reminded of the responsibility of all Club members to act and train within the spirit of what is required of every good citizen at this time. As Club’s Covid-19 Compliance Officer I urge everyone to stay the course. There are plenty reasons for optimism. It will be March next week. The vaccine rollout is gathering pace. The general…