How concerning is Rhasidat Adeleke’s sudden drop from the 400m world rankings? – The Irish Times
At the start of 2019, World Athletics first introduced us to its new athlete-ranking system across all track,…
‘It’s so tough on a woman’s body’ – The Irish Times
Sunlight streams on to Kate O’Connor early on a Monday, otherwise known as “shot-put day” in the training…
I retired at 53 and live off £20,000 a year – it’s more than enough
Adrian Haines retired at 53 and now spends his days training and competing in athletics tournaments, enjoying what…
Are Ireland’s relay prospects in danger of dropping the baton? – The Irish Times
A few days after every major championships, the media desk at World Athletics send us out a neatly…
Kate O’Connor eyes summer chances to add to medal haul – The Irish Times
It’s just over four months until Kate O’Connor plans to step back into the athletics arena. After winning…
Kate O’Connor named athlete of the year at Athletics Ireland annual awards – The Irish Times
Rarely has any athlete of the year award gone to a more satisfied winner than Kate O’Connor. Her…
South African sprinter Benji Richardson to switch allegiance to Ireland – The Irish Times
Top South African sprinter Benji Richardson is switching his allegiance to Ireland and could be eligible in time…
Kate O’Connor receives hero’s welcome at Dundalk homecoming – The Irish Times
Ireland’s World Athletics Championships silver medallist Kate O’Connor received a hero’s welcome in her hometown of Dundalk on…
Kate O’Connor and Cian McPhillips begin new chapter in Irish athletics history – The Irish Times
Even if there’s no guarantee of a safe trajectory, the storied history of Irish athletics has started a…
Cian McPhillips reflects on groundbreaking World Championships 800m runs – The Irish Times
Time out of mind. It’s the only way Cian McPhillips could possibly have raced the 800 metres final…
Kate O’Connor dreaming bigger again after perfect season ends in Tokyo – The Irish Times
The last thing Kate O’Connor will be thinking about right now will be any more running, jumping or…
Ireland’s Kate O’Connor secures stunning silver medal at World Championships – The Irish Times
Kate O’Connor has secured her silver medal in the heptathlon on the penultimate night of the World Championships…