Norah Jeruto doping suspension overturned after argument that ulcers, Covid-19 affected blood samples
2021 World Champion steeplechase runner Norah Jeruto’s doping suspension has been overturned after arguments that ulcers and Covid-19 could explain her unusual blood test results. No banned substance was found in Jeruto’s system, however experts from the Athletics Integrity Unit argued that her samples indicated an illicit “transfusion strategy,” by which some athletes have their own blood extracted, processed, and …
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Ireland 4×400 relay team qualify for World Finals
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Grace Fisher
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August 26, 2023
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Athletics
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Emerald AC, Kelly McGrory, Newport AC, Raheny Shamrock AC, Rhasidat Adeleke, Roisin Harrison, Sharlene Mawdsley, Sophie Becker, Tir Chonaill AC, World Athletics Championships
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Despite the absence of Rhasidat Adeleke, Ireland’s 4x400m relay team has qualified for Sunday’s final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest (Aug 26th). The team of Sophie Becker (Raheny Shamrock A.C.), Roisin Harrison (Emerald A.C.), Kelly McGrory (Tir Chonaill A.C.) and Sharlene Mawdsley (Newport A.C.) finished 4th in the second of this evening’s heats, securing one of the fastest …
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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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Rhasidat Adeleke 400m Final: What You Need To Know
Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile National record holder and 400m powerhouse, Rhasidat Adeleke, is through to the 400m World Championship final, tonight, 20:35 Irish Standard Time. Adeleke is the lone Irish competitor in the 400m final. Her teammate, Sharlene Mawdsley, bowed out of the semi-finals after running four 400m races in three days. The 20-year old Dublin native came first in …
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Adeleke & Mawdsley Through To Semi-Finals. Here’s How Things Stand In The 400M
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HerSport Editor
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August 20, 2023
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Athletics
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Ama Pipi, Britton Wilson, Candice McLeod, Lieke Klaver, Marileidy Paulino, Natalia Kaczmarek, Rhasidat Adeleke, Sada Williams, Sharlene Mawdsley, World Athletics Championships
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Ireland’s Rhasidat Adeleke and Sharlene Mawdsley are through to the 400M semi-finals of the World Athletics Championships. A chance of a medal? Let’s discuss.
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The World Athletics Championships Kick-Off This Weekend.. Here’s Everything You Need To Know
As the countdown to the World Athletics Championships in Budapest dwindles, the excitement continues to build, and Ireland’s exceptional athletes are gearing up to dazzle on the global stage.
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone out of World Athletics Championships with ‘minor knee issue’
Reigning 400m hurdle Olympic champion, world champion, and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone announced Friday that she is withdrawing from the World Athletics Championships, which start next week in Budapest. “I am sad to share that I must withdraw from this year’s World Championships in Budapest,” the American shared on social media. “After consulting with my doctors and coaches, I …
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Ciara Mageean smashes national mile record, comes second to Faith Kipyegon’s new world best
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Grace Fisher
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July 22, 2023
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Athletics
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Ciara Mageean, Diamond League Monaco, Faith Kipyegon, Freweyni Hailu, Jessica Hull, Kristie Schoffield, Laura Muir, Natalia Kaczmarek, National Senior Track and Field Championships, Nikki Hiltz, Rhasidat Adeleke, Sarah Lavin, Sonia O'Sullivan, Winnie Nanyondo, World Athletics Championships
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In a historic night at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco, Ciara Mageean ran 4:14.58 to smash Sonia O’Sullivan’s 29-year-old Irish record by nearly three seconds, coming in second to Faith Kipyegon’s unbelievable new world record time of 4:07.64. Sifan Hassan had set the previous world best (4:12.33) in 2019, also in Monaco. 32-year-old Mageean was one of seven runners …
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Irish Team Arrive In Eugene For World Athletics Championships
The Irish team set to compete at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon from July 15th – 24th arrived at the University of Oregon campus in Eugene early this morning (July 13th). Many of the team arrived in Eugene following a hugely beneficial camp at the McKenzie River Resort in Blue River. Athletes who are set to compete towards …
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Sommer Lecky Makes It Two Silver Medals In Two Days
Sommer Lecky won silver in the high jump World U20 Championships. This is Ireland’s fourth ever medal at the competition.
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