Limerick Athletics - Weekly News Update

123.ie National Juvenile Uneven Age Championships Days 2 and 3

THERE were National records from Destiny Lawal and Killian Coman, while the medal haul was impressive for Limerick athletes as domestic Indoor season concluded in Athlone last weekend. Hard work by Athletes, coaches and clubs in general is yielding great dividends.

Dooneen’s Destiny Lawal broke Rhasidat Adeleke’s National record, not once but twice on the way to victory in the U16 60m in a time of 7.61 secs.

Clubmate Gyte Adrijauskatie took Gold U14 Shot Put, with final throw of 12.53m extending her lead.

Leagh Moloney was 2nd in the Girls U19 Long Jump (5.31m), edged out in the final round having led.

On Day 2, Lavr Malejevs won the U13 Boys Shot Put in 14.33m. Emer Purtill took Gold in the U16 Shot Put (13.18m) having led all the way and was also 2nd in the High Jump.

Jay Collins took Gold for Dooneen the U14 60mh in 9.71 secs having qualified in 4th place from his heat. Megan O’Shea was 2nd for Dooneen in the U16 60mh in 9.32 secs while Leagh Moloney was 2 nd in the U19 60mh in 9.12m.

Sizothini Ndhlovu was 3 rd in the Boys U17 200m in 23.12 secs. Ellen Goggin just missed out on a medal coming 4th in the final of the Girls U15 800m.

For Limerick AC Killian Coman rewrote the Championship record on his way to victory in the Boys U13 600m in 1:35.61, taking 2 seconds off the previous record.

Clubmate Darragh Whelan took the Gold Medal in the U14 800m in 2:10.42. He had been involved in a breakaway with Mullingar's Cillian Galvin and was second for most of the race but edged ahead with about 100 metres to go and maintained his lead to win by just under a second.

This is in addition to his all Ireland Schools Cross Country title last month. It has been a great month for Darragh Whelan. Jack Ryan was 3rd in the U12 600m in a PB time of 1:44.32.

Aine Frawley, of St Mary’s, took Bronze in a closely fought U16 High Jump (1.56m).

For Emerald Josh Devlin was 3rd in the Boys U16 Long Jump (5.77m). Leroy Cremin competed for West Limerick in the Boys U13 60mh where he came 6th.

Some athletes will be hoping for selection for the Irish Team at the forthcoming European Championships Banska, Slovakia in July. Limerick athletics congratulates all athletes on their achievements.

Parkrun

Despite Storm Kathleen all 3 Limerick events went ahead. Well done to all who braved tumultuous conditions.

Around the Country

Mike Sheehy covered 100 miles in a 24 hour period in the Backyard Ultra Marathon in Grange Co. Tipperary

An Bru AC

Will mark 10 years in existence with a function at Bruff Rugby Club on Saturday 27th April from 7pm. They have contributed much to Limerick athletics and we wish them a great night.

Fixtures

The Michal Rejmer 10 Mile Road race hosted by Dooneen AC takes place next on Sunday 14th April at 11am from Limerick Racecourse, entries through Eventmaster. If available to volunteer please contact Joe Chawke on (087) 7533526

The Michael ‘Curley’ Cunningham 4 Mile take’s place on Friday 10th May at 7:30pm, entries through Eventmaster. Come out to remember this legendary Limerick Athlete.

The Kilmallock AC 4 Mile Road race takes place on Friday 24th May at 7:30pm, entries now open on Eventmaster or on the night.

Bilboa AC announced details of the 21st Annual Ger Mullane 10k; 5k Road Race;

Walk on Friday June 14. Entries are now open on Eventmaster.

Training Tip

‘It’s important that young athletes enjoy themselves otherwise they are less likely to continue in the sport’ - Catherina McKiernan