Connect with Irish Fans at the Paris Olympics
At Her Sport, we believe in the power of community and the joy of shared experiences. As the Olympic Games in Paris approach, Her Sport is excited to announce the launch of our exclusive ‘Irish in Paris’ WhatsApp group as a testament to our commitment to bringing Irish sports fans together, creating lasting memories, and fostering a sense of unity and pride. …
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Irish Team Announced For European Athletics Championships
Athletics Ireland have announced an initial squad selection for the upcoming European Athletics Championships which take place in Rome from June 7th – 12th. This announcement confirms the selection of those with A standards and the qualified relay teams, while athletes qualifying via ranking position and having achieved a B standard will be confirmed after European Athletics produces its final …
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Irish Boxing Team Gearing Up For The Final Olympic Qualifier: Here’s Why This Is Important
A team of seven Irish boxers are gearing up to compete in the final qualifier for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games starting this week. The lineup includes European Games athletes Daina Moorehouse (50kg), Jennifer Lehane (54kg), and Grainne Walsh (66kg). The Paris Boxing Unit confirmed a record number of boxers have entered the second Olympic World Qualifier, surpassing the 602 …
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Which Irish Athletes Have Qualified For The 2024 Olympic Games So Far?
The Paris Olympic Games is just around the corner and will commence on Friday, 26th July 2024. Team Ireland have qualified 103 athletes in 13 different sports so far, and seem to be on course to have it’s largest Olympic team ever. Here’s a breakdown of all the female Irish athletes who have qualified so far: Athletics Sarah Lavin – …
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Nike Faces Criticism Over Skimpy Olympic Apparel For Team USA
Nike is once again the subject of controversy following the release of Team USA’s track and field uniforms for the 2024 Olympics. The unveiling of these uniforms has sparked criticism regarding the women’s kit design, particularly concerning their revealing nature, despite being scientifically crafted for optimal performance. According to Nike’s Vice President of Apparel Innovation, Janett Nichol, the track and …
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OBS Has Pledged To Have More Women In Key Broadcast Roles At Paris 2024
Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) has pledged to enhance gender-balanced coverage at Paris 2024, aiming to provide “fair and balanced storytelling for all athletes”. OBS is the permanent broadcaster for the Games, producing the live television, radio and digital coverage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Yiannis Exarchos, OBS CEO, has emphasized the push to empower women across various broadcast roles …
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Eve McMahon Sails To Secure A Spot For Ireland At Paris Olympics
Eve McMahon has secured a spot for Ireland at the Paris Olympics through her outstanding performance in Olympic qualification in Argentina. The 19-year-old from Howth claimed a coveted spot in the women’s single-handed event at the ILCA6 World Championships in Mar del Plata, with an official confirmation expected at the conclusion of the event. McMahon achieved this feat with a …
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Olympic Federation Of Ireland Shines Spotlight On Team Ireland’s Athletic Triumphs At Gala Ball
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HerSport Editor
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November 16, 2023
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Athletics, Olympics
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Aifric Keogh, Amy Wall, Athletics Ireland, Ciara Mageean, Kellie Harrington, Lara Gillespie, OFI, Paris 2024 Olympics, Rhasidat Adeleke, Sarah Lavin, Sport Ireland
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Saturday, 11 November – The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) hosted the Team Ireland Olympic Ball at the Mansion House in Dublin, to celebrate the achievements and contributions of members of the Irish Olympic family in 2023, as well as to honour the athletes who competed in the European Games in Krakow this year. On the night, athletes and Olympic …
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Fontainebleau Selected For Olympic Athletics Pre-Games Training Camp
Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile The town of Fontainebleau has been named as the host city for the pre-games training camp for the athletics team who will compete for Team Ireland at the Olympic Games next year. Stade Philippe Mahut, 60km southeast of Paris City, will be the stadium where the Irish athletes will finalise their training next summer, ahead of …
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Ethiopia’s Nigist Muluneh Is Back To Defend Her Title At The 2023 Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Nigist Muluneh from Ethiopia will be back at the Dublin City Marathon this weekend to defend her 2022 title. The 2023 Irish Life Dublin Marathon will again incorporate the national championships, with Irish national medallists benefiting from prize funds and time bonuses for exceptional Irish athlete performances on the day. For the Irish athletes winning the national marathon title in …
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