Niamh Fogarty has been selected for the European Throwing Cup in Split, Croatia on May 8th and 9th. Fogarty will compete in the Under-23 discus competition and is one of eight athlete’s selected for the competition. Best wishes to Niamh with her travel and competition in Croatia.
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…
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…
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,…