Olympic sprinter Sharlene Mawdsley hard launches relationship with GAA star
Sharlene Mawdsley beamed alongside Tipperary GAA star Michael Breen following the Premier county's win over Waterford during the weekend.
Tipperary hosted Waterford at Semple Stadium on Sunday, winning on a score-line of 1-30 to 1-21.
Among the 28,758 attendees was Olympic runner Sharlene Mawdsley who appeared to 'hard launch' her relationship with Tipperary corner-back, Michael Breen.
The 26-year-old shared a picture alongside Michael to Instagram on Sunday evening, captioning the sweet snap: 'Tippin' on.'
Friends and followers took to the comments delighted with the snap, with Michael cheekily commenting: 'Any tag nah?' before sharing the picture to his Instagram Story.
'This fan was following me around all day,' he teased. Among the 28,758 attendees was Olympic runner Sharlene Mawdsley who appeared to 'hard launch' her relationship with Tipperary corner-back, Michael Breen. Pic: Michael Breen via Sharlene Mawdsley/ Instagram
Another person commented: 'Love the hard launch Sharlene,' while a third added: 'Awwwwwww shar about time.'
Earlier this year, the Newport native was forced to bow out of the European Indoor Championships due to injury.
Sharlene had been part of the mixed 4x400m team that raced in Apeldoorn but couldn't compete in the women's 400m race due to issues with her leg. In March, Sharlene confirmed that while she'll be out of action for awhile her injury doesn't appear to be anything too serious. Pic: INPHO/Tocko Mackic
In March, Sharlene confirmed that while she'll be out of action for awhile her injury doesn't appear to be anything too serious.
'A little update as my DMs have been crazy (and lovely) asking about my leg,' she posted on Instagram, 'I was in for a scan on my hamstring yesterday. I'm blessed with the team I have around me.
'I have a small tear in my Tendon of biceps femoris (double Dutch to me). I am already starting my rehab program with my team and will hopefully be back running in the next couple of weeks.'
The main goal for the Irishwoman awaits in September of this year when the World Athletics Championships comes to Tokyo.
And by the time the 400m star recovers from her current injury setback, she will be in a prime position to get going as the outdoor athletics season begins once again.
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