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The Irish Sun
23-07-2025
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‘Almost started bawling' – Rhasidat Adeleke thrilled after huge turnout to women-only run club at DCU
RHASIDAT Adeleke was left thrilled after hosting a women-only run club at Dublin City University on Tuesday. It was a sponsored event in conjunction with the energy drink brand CELSIUS®. 4 Despite still only being 22, Adeleke has been the face of Irish athletics for a couple of years 4 A huge crowd gathered outside the campus' Helix venue Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke 4 Rhasidat said she 'almost started bawling' after meeting one of her biggest fans Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke 4 The sprinter held a meet and greet with attendees afterwards Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke The run club was, however, free for all attendees with the emphasis on it being welcoming to runners of all levels as it offered various pace ranges across its 5km route. The Dubliner led everyone through a warm-up before they really got moving. Participants were rewarded for completing the run with a complimentary goodie bag in addition to getting the chance to snag a selfie with Speaking beforehand to Read More On Irish Sport She laid out: 'I'm so excited to be back on home turf doing what I love most – running. 'It's even more special to be doing it with my CELSIUS family, and I can't wait to connect with everyone at the CELSIUS VIBE Run Club. 'Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this is all about good vibes, great energy, and pushing each other to be our best.' It stacks up she's consistently spoken about only wanting to be involved with brands that echo her approach to healthy living. Most read in Athletics The 200 metre ace's times have been steadily improving on the track over her last few outings. Sharlene Mawdsley takes part in hilarious road race as part of Tipperary's All-Ireland celebration On July 19 she clocked a season's best time of 22.52 seconds Her primary focus since the outset of 2025 has been the World Athletics Championships which will get under way on September 13 in Tokyo. On her approach to training until then, she added: 'I'm just trying to stay healthy, motivated and disciplined on the road to the World Championships. 'It's about a month and a half away, so we're keeping our eyes on that.'
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Rhasidat Adeleke among Irish athletes set to line out at London Diamond League meet this weekend
RHASIDAT Adeleke is set to run the 200 metres at the London Diamond League this Saturday - just days after her late withdrawal from competing in Monaco. The European 400 metres silver medalist will drop down the distance to race over a half lap against Olympic silver medalist Julien Alfred and training partner Dina Asher-Smith. Advertisement 2 The Tallaght native will be hoping to get her season back on track ahead of the World Athletics Championships 2 Sophie O'Sullivan (left) and Sarah Healy (middle) will also be in action Adeleke was due to compete in the Monaco Diamond League last Friday But it came after her fourth place finish at the Diamond League in Eugene when she ran 51.33 seconds - her slowest 400 metres of the year and two seconds outside her national record. European Indoor 3000 metre champion But they face stiff competition from Dutch superstar Sifan Hasan and Olympic silver medalist Jessica Hull. Advertisement Read More On Irish Sport And But he is a top field that also includes six of the eight finalists at last year's Paris Olympics, including gold medalist Emmanuel Wanyoni. 'Easiest interview I've ever had' jokes RTE GAA host after pundits go back and forth before Meath vs Donegal
The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Ireland Olympic hero Rhasidat Adeleke pulls out of elite Diamond League 400m race
RHASIDAT Adeleke has pulled out of Friday's Monaco Diamond League 400m race. 2 The Texas Longhorns runner will not be competing in Monaco this weekend 2 Adeleke narrowly missed out on an Olympic medal in Paris last year The Tallaght sprinter is yet to give a reason on the decision but will not feature in the 400m race. Adeleke was due to be up against some high profile sprinters in the race including world number one Marileidy Paulino as well as world number three Natalia Bukowiecka. The She ran a 51.33 leaving her well adrift of winner Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (49.43) and almost a full second slower than the season best she set in Oslo last month.(50.42) Read more on Irish sport She also finished behind Aaliyah Butler (49.86) who she was due to race again this week in Monaco. The 22-year-old The European gold medalist's decision comes as a surprise as a surprise as the World Athletics Championships are only two months away as it kicks off September 13. Adeleke will be hopeful to make an impact at the Championships and add to her bronze 4X400m mixed relay medal from 2024. Most read in Athletics The next Diamond League meet is in London - which doesn't feature a 400m race - on July 19 before there is a month break in the almost weekly meets. Adeleke competed in the Monaco Diamond League 400m race last year winning with a time (49.17) just short of the Irish national record (49.07) which she set a month previous at the European Championships. Katie Taylor shadow boxes with young fan during open workout before Amanda Serrano fight Ciara Mageean - who missed the Olympics with an Achilles injury and The national treasure may run the risk of going into the World Championships lacking race sharpness due to the timing of her pulling out of the meet. Despite Adeleke's withdrawal, there will still be Irish athletes in action this weekend in the Morton International Games in Santry. Stars such as
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘So honoured' – Rhasidat Adeleke & Johnny Sexton join Brendan Gleeson in receiving huge award at swanky bash
RHASIDAT Adeleke felt "so honoured" to have a Lord Mayor award bestowed upon her at a ceremony at Dublin's Mansion House. She wasn't the only famous face to receive the honour either as rugby great 4 The prodigiously talented 22-year-old has the world at her fast feet Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke 4 Sexton and Gleeson were in attendance Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke 4 Loved ones attended on her behalf Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke 4 Her younger brother Abdullahi is a budding track star too Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke Unfortunately, Adeleke was unable to attend in person due to her training commitments at her University of Texas base. But pals and family members were able to go in her stead. Sharing a pic of them all dressed up for the occasion, she reflected: "So honoured to receive a Lord Mayor award yesterday! "Unfortunately I couldn't be present but my amazing friends and family attended on my behalf." Read More On Irish Sport Irish rugby icon Sexton added: "l think it's a very proud room." He also quipped that his kids were very excited that he was rubbing shoulders with Gleeson AKA Mad Eye Moody from the For his part, the 70-year-old movie veteran remarked: "To get an award from your home city. There is a need to get more positive about the place." Lord Mayor Emma Blaine emphasized that she was keen for the seven recipients to include people who champion dementia awareness along with women and girls in sport. Most read in Athletics With Adeleke clearly in mind on that latter point, she stated: "I have a couple of recipients tonight that represent those goals and ideals beautifully." As regards the dementia cause, actors/couple Bryan Murray and Úna Crawford O'Brien were honoured for their charitable efforts in helping to raise awareness surrounding the cognitive condition. Arsenal star Katie McCabe leads anti-Tottenham chants and has 'Jack Wilshere moment' in Champions League parade The former was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease six years ago before sharing his story three years later in a bid to help others. Last month saw him Una recently revealed that he now The 75-year-old first appeared on the soap in 2005, taking on the role of Bob Charles, a man whose complex relationships and gripping storylines captured the attention of viewers across the country. Over the years, his portrayal of Bob has been a cornerstone of the show, delivering unforgettable moments. One of his most memorable storylines on the show was when he ended up homeless, sleeping rough on the streets of Carrigstown and being ostracised from the community. Bryan met his on and off-screen love Una on set in Fair City. Their characters had an affair on-screen and later married, while Bryan and Una's initial friendship on set later blossomed into a lasting relationship. Una has been right by Bryan's side since his diagnoses, recently
