2024 Dublin Marathon: Three Remarkable Women
The Dublin Marathon is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of determination, endurance, and personal triumph. This year, among the thousands of runners taking on the 26.2-mile challenge, three remarkable women stand out, each with their own unique story. From a 1000th marathon milestone, these women are running for more than just a finish line—they’re pushing boundaries, overcoming …
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Ruth Chepngetich Set’s New 2:09 Women’s World Record Marathon Time
Ruth Chepngetich obliterated the Women’s Marathon Record Time with a new benchmark of 2:09:56 at the Chicago Marathon.
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Maeve Kyle: The First Irish Woman To Compete At The Olympic Games In Track
Maeve Kyle was the first ever Irish woman to compete in Track and Field at an Olympic Games.
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National Half Marathon Titles On The Line In Charleville
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HerSport Editor
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September 12, 2024
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Athletics
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The national half marathon championships take place alongside the sold-out Charleville Half Marathon this Sunday (Sept 15th). When The race, which is hosted by North Cork AC, starts at 10am and will take participants from the start in Charleville out to Kilmallock and back again. The Race Course It promises to be an ultra-competitive race with over 900 championship entries …
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Paralympics Day 5: MacCombe Sisters Top 10 Finish in PTVI Para Triathlon
On day five of competition, in the Para Triathlon, Team Ireland athletes put on an impressive display with sisters Chloe and Judith MacCombe, along with their guides Catherine Sands and Eimear Nicholls coming in sixth and eighth place respectively. Chloe MacCombe guided by Catherine Sands put in a determined performance to secure 6th place in the PTVI Para Triathlon at …
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Sponsorship Announced for the Irish Wolfhounds Women’s National Flag Football Team
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August 31, 2024
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House2Home Announces Sponsorship of the Irish Wolfhounds Women & #39’s National Flag Football Team: A Partnership Breaking Down Barriers For Women in Sport and Construction. House2Home, a leading innovator in the construction and home improvement industry, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Irish Wolfhounds, the Women’s National Flag Football Team. This partnership marks a significant step forward for …
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Ireland’s Olympic Homecoming
Yesterday, the streets of Dublin were awash with excitement and pride as crowds gathered to welcome home Team Ireland from the Paris Olympics. This homecoming marked a historic first for the Irish Olympic Team, who were honored with a civic reception upon their return. The celebrations, held on O’Connell Street, saw thousands of fans coming together to applaud the athletes’ …
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“I don’t really feel like myself” – Sarah Healy reflects on her 1500m showcase at the Olympics
Sarah Healy reflects on her 1500m showcase at the Olympics with mixed emotions, but confusion is the main one that rises to the top of the pile. The 23 year old finished in fourth place in the repechage of the event this morning with a time of 4:07.60, which wasn’t enough to progress to the semi finals of the competition, …
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What’s going on with the Irish athletes in the 1500m? Mageean out, Healy & O’Sullivan heats reaction
What’s going on with the Irish athletes in the 1500m? Well, both Sophie O’Sullivan and Sarah Healy ran in their respective heats of the competition this morning, and just fell short in terms of automatic qualification for the semi finals, but will still have a chance via the repechage. There was one talking point that persisted over all however, the …
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Chasing Glory: Ireland’s 400-Metre Stars Sharlene Mawdsley and Rhasidat Adeleke on Their Olympic Journeys
In the world of competitive athletics, the highs and lows can be both exhilarating and crushing. For Irish runners Sharlene Mawdsley and Rhasidat Adeleke, this year’s performances have been a rollercoaster ride of emotions, culminating in personal bests that open the door to future glory. https://www.instagram.com/p/C-STiLrteqz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== “I haven’t done that really this year. So I’m actually really proud of myself …
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