Fionnuala Britton produced a stunning final lap to win a bronze medal in the Women’s 3000metres final in Gothenburg. This is the third major championship medal in less than 18 months for Britton as she saw off Yelena Korobkina for bronze. Britton has been in excellent form with a gold medal in the European Cross-Country … Continue reading “Britton Wins Second Bronze for Ireland”
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Cork athlete Ciarán Ó Lionáird, a regular at Cork City Sport, showed his class as a championship runner when he took bronze in the 3000m at the European Indoors in Gothenburg. He ran an astute tactical race as he stayed back and out of trouble in the early stages as the quick pace was maintained up front. … Continue reading “European Bronze for Cork Athlete”
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Robert Heffernan of Togher Athletic Club was the winner of the August Athlete of the month of the award. Robbie delivered a stunningly brilliant performance in London Olympics when finishing fourth in the men’s 50km Olympic Race Walk in 3:37.54, a time that shattered his own Irish record. A time that would have won … Continue reading “ATHLETE OF THE MONTH AUGUST 2012”
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Leevale athlete, Mark Hanrahan was the recipient of the July Cork City Sports Athlete of the month award. Mark was selected for his gutsy performance in taking the 5000m title at the National Track and Field championships held at the Morton Stadium, Santry on the 8th July. Marks victory was very well appreciated by all … Continue reading “ATHLETE OF THE MONTH JULY 2012”
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Rachel O’Shea received the May award for her outstanding performance in beating the highly fancied Amy O’Donoghue in the senior girls 800m at the Munster schools championships. Rachel later went on to repeat the performance at the Irish schools championships almost beating the record with a time of 2:10.9.
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“ENTHUSED for next year” was Cork City Sports chairman Tony O’Connell’s reaction to last night’s 61st International meet. O’Connell, whose association with the internationally renowned athletics event goes all the way back to the very first one in 1951, chaired one of the most successful events in recent years last night.
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Long after the crowds had dispersed following another successful Cork City Sports and the rain began to fall a tad heavier last night at CIT, Ciarán Ó Lionáird reappeared on the track. With the bulk of those in attendance already on their way home he gave his legs a further stretch, showing no signs of … Continue reading “GOOD RUN FOR O’LIONARD”
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Cork City Sports 2012 is just around the corner and this year is going to be a cracker. The events have loaded up with athletes from all over the world seeking competition in order to acclimatise themselves before London 2012. Athletes from the Olympic Teams of USA, Jamaica, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and many … Continue reading “STRONG DEMAND FOR TICKETS”
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CIARAN O’LIONAIRD will be hoping to show the Irish public he is back to full fitness when he races in the Cork Airport sponsored men’s mile race in tomorrow night’s Cork City Sports International Pre-Olympic meet at the CIT Athletic Stadium.
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