Ireland's Gidey makes history with European 10,000m Cup victory
Efrem Gidey's dream 2025 continued in France on Saturday night as he notched another piece of history by becoming Ireland's first ever winner of the European 10,000m Cup.
The 24-year-old clocked a time of 27:40.47 to secure his first ever appearance on a senior international podium in Irish colours.
Gidey ran strongly throughout the race, sitting on the pacemakers' heels for the opening 6000m. About 700m from the finish, the Clonliffe man saw his moment and struck, kicking away from French duo Valentin Gondouin and Felix Bour and Belgium's Simon Debognies who were powerless in their attempts to respond.
Satuday's medal success continues what has been an excellent few months for Gidey. Since September 2024 he has broken Irish senior records in the half marathon, 10km and 10,000m, as well as finishing 4th in the half marathon at the European Running Championships last month.
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