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The Journal
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Journal
Akpe-Moses progresses in 200m ahead of her 100m final at European Athletics U20 Championships
The 42 PRECIOUS AKPE-MOSES has progressed in the Women's 200m at the European Athletics U20 Championships in Tampere. Akpe-Moses, who competes in the 100m final this evening , finished third in her 200m heat this morning in 24.22. The Blackrock AC sprinter secured automatic qualification for tomorrow afternoon's semi-finals as a result. But her focus is on the 100m final this evening first, and following in the footsteps of sister Gina, who won the title in 2017. She ran a lifetime best of 11.62 (+0.7m/s) last night. Proud is an understatement 🥹🥹 — Gina Moses (@GinaAkpeMoses) August 7, 2025 Advertisement Dubem Amah (Tallaght AC) advanced in the men's 200m, finishing second in his heat in 21.62. Dearbhla Allen (St Peter's AC) and Caoimhe Flannery (Skibbereen AC) booked their spots in the Women's 3000m Steeplechase final after clocking personal bests in their respective heats. Allen, the first-ever athlete from her club to compete at these championships, finished sixth in her race in 10:27.16, and prevailed as one of the fastest non-automatic qualifiers. Flannery did too, clocking 10:30.33 in the second heat. Seán Cronin (Clonliffe Harriers) progressed to the men's 1500m final, his eighth-placed finish and time of 3:47.13 in the heats securing a fastest non-automatic qualifying spot. Frank Buchanan (St Michael's Enniskillen) finished eighth in the second heat, but fell just short of qualification. Meanwhile, Theo Hanlon (Suncroft AC) threw 17.06m in the men't shot put final. He broke the 18-metre barrier for just the second time during the qualifiers. Written by Emma Duffy and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
The 42
2 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Precious Akpe-Moses progresses in 200m at European Athletics U20 Championships
PRECIOUS AKPE-MOSES has progressed in the Women's 200m at the European Athletics U20 Championships in Tampere. Akpe-Moses, who competes in the 100m final this evening, finished third in her 200m heat this morning in 24.22. The Blackrock AC sprinter secured automatic qualification for tomorrow afternoon's semi-finals as a result. Advertisement But her focus is on the 100m final this evening first, and following in the footsteps of sister Gina, who won the title in 2017. She ran a lifetime best of 11.62 (+0.7m/s) last night. Proud is an understatement 🥹🥹 — Gina Moses (@GinaAkpeMoses) August 7, 2025 Dubem Amah (Tallaght AC) advanced in the men's 200m, finishing second in his heat in 21.62. Dearbhla Allen (St Peter's AC) and Caoimhe Flannery (Skibbereen AC) booked their spots in the Women's 3000m Steeplechase final after clocking personal bests in their respective heats. Allen, the first-ever athlete from her club to compete at these championships, finished sixth in her race in 10:27.16, and prevailed as one of the fastest non-automatic qualifiers. Flannery did too, clocking 10:30.33 in the second heat. Seán Cronin (Clonliffe Harriers) progressed to the men's 1500m final, his eighth-placed finish and time of 3:47.13 in the heats securing a fastest non-automatic qualifying spot. Frank Buchanan (St Michael's Enniskillen) finished eighth in the second heat, but fell just short of qualification. Meanwhile, Theo Hanlon (Suncroft AC) threw 17.06m in the men't shot put final. He broke the 18-metre barrier for just the second time during the qualifiers.
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
St Peter AC Dromiskin's Abbie Sheriden takes her athletics to a whole new level with National title
This is where the top super stars of Irish athletics battle out to become national champions. The event drew massive crowds which is a reflection of the increasing popularity of Irish Athletics. St Peter's AC has enjoyed huge success at juvenile and junior level in recent years but senior athlete Abbie Sheriden took this success to a whole new level when she became National Senior Women's Steeplechase Champion. Abbie was in second place for most of the race keeping the lead athlete, Alexandra Joyce from Tuam AC, in her sights but with two laps to go managed to close the gap. Abbie then attempted to take the lead with 300m to go but Joyce held her off however, Abbie went again with 200m to go and Joyce had no answer and as they approached the last water jump there was only going to be one winner. Abbie's water jumps had been impeccable throughout the race and the last one was no exception powering down the home straight to an emphatic victory shaving 35 seconds of her Personal Best to finish in a time 10.05.72 to become National Senior Champion. This was the first time since 2009 that a St Peter's athlete stood on the top of the National Senior podium when Olivia McDonald won the senior javelin
Irish Independent
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Louth trio awarded significant roles in Athletics Ireland
Georgina Drumm (St Peter's AC) was honoured for her long years of service in multiple roles at the highest level of Irish sport by being appointed a Life Vice President. But this in no way means that Georgina is about to rest on her laurels! On the contrary, a busy two years await her as she was also elected as Chair of Athletics Ireland's Competition Committee. Fintan Reilly (Dunleer AC), who very successfully chaired the High Performance Committee in recent years - a period of renewed success for Irish athletes at the very top level after some quiet years, - moves to chair the Finance and Risk Committee. In addition, he will serve as a Vice President of Athletics Ireland for the first time. Deirdre McTeggart (Boyne AC) was elected to serve on the Juvenile Committee for the next two years. Deirdre has been a long-time contributor as an administrator and official at both local and national level, but this will be her first time to be a member of an Athletics Ireland committee. Others from County Louth who attended the Congress as delegates included Dermot Barry (Glenmore AC), Kathleen McConnell (St Peter's AC), Catherine Muckian (Dundealgan AC) and Micheal Mulligan (Dunleer AC).
