Sarah Lavin Breaks Ireland’s National 100m Record
Sarah Lavin has added another accolade to her impressive season after breaking Ireland’s national 100m record with a stunning 11:27 in Switzerland yesterday evening (4 September 2023). The Limerick sprinter broke the previous record of 11.28 made by Phil Healy in 2018. Lavin finished second to Italy’s Zaynab Dosso who crossed in 11:15. 💥NEW NATIONAL 100M RECORD💥 Sarah Lavin has …
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Remarkable Performances From Ireland’s Para Powerlifting Team At 2023 World Championships
Team Ireland made history by sending its largest-ever contingent of athletes to compete at the 2023 Para Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai from 22-30 August. This year’s team also boasts the highest number of female athletes, with five female para-athletes being selected to compete in Dubai. “IWA-Sport is immensely proud to be sending our largest-ever team to the Para Powerlifting …
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Transgender Player’s Impact In Women’s Rugby Sparks Complex Debate In Canada
A seasoned female rugby player from the Stoney Creek Camels senior women’s team has spoken out against trans players competing in the rugby women’s division after experiencing a tackle from a trans player during a match in Fergus, Ontario (Canada) in July. “We are women,” a female player who was on the receiving end of the tackle told the Toronto …
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Michelle Obama Pushes For Equal Pay In Women’s Sport
Michelle Obama, the former first lady, has joined the chorus of voices advocating for gender pay equity in women’s sports. She addressed this crucial issue during the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of equal prize money at the U.S. Open on Monday, August 28. The event also served as a tribute to the iconic tennis figure and equal pay advocate, …
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Vera Pauw’s Time As Ireland Women’s Manager Comes To An End
Ireland Women’s National Team Manager Vera Pauw will not be offered a new contract to extend her stay with the Girls In Green. The decision was made last night after six hours of deliberations and debate at the FAI Board meeting in Abbotstown. Vera Pauw has left her role as Ireland senior women's football managerhttps://t.co/7J4LEfHFg0 — Irish Independent Sport (@IndoSport) …
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Vera Pauw’s Future To Be Decided By FAI Board Tonight
Vera Pauw’s future with the Republic of Ireland Women’s team’s will be decided tonight as the FAI Board will meet to discuss whether or not to extend Pauw’s contract. The FAI initiated an internal review of the team’s operations during the World Cup, delving into various aspects, including interviews with current players and FAI staff. This review, conducted by Mark …
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New Champions And Records Emerge As IFAF European Flag Football Championships Conclude In Limerick
Pierre Trochet, President of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), has expressed his admiration for the remarkable progress of high-performance flag football in Europe. This comes following the successful conclusion of the three-day IFAF European Flag Football Championships held in Limerick, Ireland on Sunday, 20 August. The tournament marked its 10th edition, making it the largest one to date, …
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Rhasidat Adeleke Withdraws From Ireland Relay Squad At World Athletics Championships
Rhasidat Adeleke will not compete in Ireland’s women’s 4x400m relay squad set to compete at the World Athletics Championships. Anticipation had been high for the Dublin star’s participation in Saturday’s 4x400m heats in Budapest, especially after her notable fourth-place finish in the world 400m final on Wednesday. The decision was announced this afternoon, following extensive deliberations involving Athletics Ireland’s team …
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Revised Pregnancy Deferral Policy Introduced For New York City Marathon
In a bid to uphold principles of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social responsibility, New York Road Runners (NYRR) has revised its pregnancy and postpartum cancellation policy this week. NYRR’s updated policy is applicable to its three marquee events with race drawings: the Brooklyn Half, NYC Half, and the New York City Marathon. This move follows the steps taken by other …
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Irish Centurion Áine O’Gorman Bids Farewell To International Football
Ireland defender Áine O’Gorman has officially announced her retirement from international football. Yesterday, 24 August, the 34-year-old stated on social media: “I’ve been privileged to represent my country with passion and pride 119 times and to put on the green jersey at the World Cup was beyond my wildest dreams,” said O’Gorman in a statement, who scored 13 times for …
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