”It’s Been A Dream For 7 Years” | Sarah Lavin’s Olympic Dreams Are Well Within Reach

Sarah Lavin produced a performance of a lifetime in Madrid over the weekend and looks set to win a seat on the plane to Tokyo Olympics. On Saturday night, the Limerick athlete became only the second Irish woman in history to break 13 seconds for 100m hurdles. She clocked 12.95 to finish second at the World Continental Tour event. Lavin …

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Part Two: ”People Expect To See a Male Referee Instead of Me”- Michelle O Neill On Women in Sport

Being a referee definitely does not come without its challenges. Match officials are often subject to criticism and abuse, especially if people think their decision is incorrect. It can be a lot for the wrong person, to deal with that talk and judgement when trying to stay calm.  ‘’You need to be thick skinned and able to deal with it. …

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Stories You Should Know- Part One: Michelle Smith and Atlanta 1996

With Tokyo just weeks away, our nation’s athletes add the finishing touches to their tailored preparations, with medals the end result of all the participating party’s ambitions. Many Irish Olympians have gone before them and prospered in their chosen fields, some of which our athletes might have looked to for inspiration ahead of the forthcoming Games. Be it Waterford’s John …

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Gold For Harrington In France, Whilst Walsh Takes Silver

Kellie Harrington rounded off a super week in Paris by winning gold at the European Championships following a dominant win over England’s Caroline Dubious. Having sealed her place at Tokyo on Saturday last, the Dubliner continued her eye-catching form as her experience showed in what was a convincing victory over her 20 year old opponent at Le Grand Dome. Harrington …

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