Sarah Healy Lowers Her Own National 1500m Indoor Record
Sarah Healy lowered her own national indoor 1500m record with a 4:01.62 at the Keely Klassic in Birmingham on Saturday, bettering her previous best of 4:03.83 which she set in February 2024. Healy crossed the finish-line in second place, following home her training partner Georgia Hunter Bell who clocked a winning time of 4:00.63. https://www.instagram.com/p/DGIc2-BI1c3/ Healy’s time ranks as third …
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Kate O’Connor OBLITERATES Irish Indoor Pentathlon Record!
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HerSport Editor
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February 4, 2025
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Athletics
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Kate O’Connor produced an excellent performance at the World Athletics Combined Events Tour in Tallinn, Estonia, breaking her own national senior indoor record in the Pentathlon (Feb 2nd). https://www.instagram.com/p/DFk2pD2owDh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== O’Connor, who became Ireland’s first ever heptathlete to compete at an Olympic Games in Paris last year, equalled or bettered her indoor personal bests in all five of her …
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Entries Open for NEW Dublin City Half Marathon
Entries are now open for the new Dublin City Half Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, 30th of March 2025, starting at 8:30am in the heart of Dublin City on O’Connell Street. The course will take runners out of the north of the city and will finish back in the city centre. The event is organised by the team behind …
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KPMG LAUNCHES RESEARCH CELEBRATING AN INSPIRING YEAR FOR WOMEN’S SPORT IN IRELAND
Following a landmark year for Ireland’s female sports stars, new research commissioned by KPMG reveals that 92% of respondents agree that female sports stars have a positive impact on Irish society. 2024 was an incredible year for Irish female sports stars, and a new KPMG study reveals that their success is inspiring a generation, with 61% of respondents motivated …
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Lucy Holmes To Represent Ireland In European Cross Country Championships!
Munster Technological University (MTU) student and Dungarvan native, Lucy Holmes (West Waterford AC) has been selected to represent Ireland in the upcoming U23 European Cross Country Championships (ECCC) on Sunday, December 8th in Antalya, Turkey. https://www.instagram.com/p/DC19Opio9dA/ Lucy narrowly missed out on selections in the last 2 years. She qualified for the ECCC after placing 4th in the National U23 Cross Country …
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Irish Paralympic Team Welcomed by President Higgins
The Irish Paralympic Team were welcomed today to Áras an Uachtarán by president, Michael D. Higgins and his wife, Sabina. The Paralympic team that represented Ireland at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games reassembled at the Áras at the request of the President to officially acknowledge the achievements of the Team in Paris throughout the Summer. Over 70 members of the …
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Over 1,000 Young People Attend the Child Talks the OCO’s World Children’s Day Celebrations
Five amazing young speakers will took to the Helix stage today (Wednesday, November 20) for Child Talks, the Ombudsman for Children’s Office’s (OCO) award winning event celebrating World Children’s Day. Hosted by RTÉ’s Mark ‘the Science Guy’ and past speaker teen Eoin Murphy, the speakers delivered inspiring and uplifting talks in front of a live audience of more than 1,000 …
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Rhasidat Adeleke: “I like to keep things flexible when they can be”
In a recent interview with Her Sport at the National Indoor Arena, Irish sprint sensation Rhasidat Adeleke reflected on her remarkable career and ambitions for the future. The athlete has quickly become one of the most promising figures in Irish athletics, capturing international attention with her record-breaking performances and inspiring dedication. With a calm yet confident demeanour, Rhasidat shared stories …
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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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