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WATCH: Hundreds sign up for first virtual Limerick Women's Mini Marathon

MORE than 600 people have already registered to take part in this year's Limerick Women's Mini Marathon which will take place virtually over the last weekend of September. Sponsored by Cook Medical, the 22nd running of the event will take place on ...

17 Aug 2020 at 18:26

Sport

World record holder Tigst Assefa out to make history in first London Marathon

World record holder Tigst Assefa hopes to set a new women’s-only best time in the TCS London Marathon on Sunday and believes it will be tougher to win than this year’s Paris Olympics. Ethiopian Assefa smashed the world record in September when ...

18 Apr 2024 at 14:45

Sport

Marathon swimming training session cancelled over water quality concerns

The athlete training session for the Olympic marathon swimming was cancelled on Tuesday as concerns over the water quality of the River Seine continued at Paris 2024. Athletes had been due to take to the water for familiarisation sessions ...

06 Aug 2024 at 12:34

Sport

I think 2023 will be my last year – Sir Mo Farah confirmed for London Marathon

Sir Mo Farah admits this year’s London Marathon is likely to be his last. Britain’s most successful track athlete has been confirmed on the entry list for this year’s men’s elite race around the capital. Farah, who missed last year’s ...

31 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Sport

Injured Eilish McColgan looks to future as London Marathon debut shelved again

Eilish McColgan has vowed to return stronger when she eventually makes her London Marathon debut after pulling out of Sunday’s race because of a knee problem. Event organisers announced on Thursday evening that McColgan had delayed ...

21 Apr 2023 at 17:37

Sport

Limerick Athletics Weekly News Round-Up

FORMER UL student Michelle Finn lowered her own 2k National Steeplechase record running 6:16.46 in Barcelona. Robert McCarthy (Dooneen) ran a pb of 40:28 in the Charlestown 10k organised by East Mayo AC. Allison O'Flynn (Dooneen) ...

04 Oct 2020 at 13:30

Sport

Emile Cairess dedicates impressive London Marathon display to cousin

Emile Cairess dedicated his stunning run at the London Marathon to his cousin, who was left in a coma after a car crash earlier this year. Cairess finished third in the second fastest time by a British man in two hours, six ...

21 Apr 2024 at 15:39

Sport

London Marathon boss plays down fears protesters will disrupt event

London Marathon director Hugh Brasher has eased fears the race could be disrupted by protests after receiving assurances from Extinction Rebellion. The group has vowed to protect the event on Sunday from disorder so the 45,...

19 Apr 2023 at 15:00

Sport

Sir Mo Farah to make decision over future after London Marathon

Sir Mo Farah has cast doubt over his long-term racing future and insisted he will know when to quit. The four-time Olympic champion will run the London Marathon in October, a month after competing in the Big Half in the ...

06 Jul 2022 at 18:00

Sport

Everything you need to know about the 2023 London Marathon

Tens of thousands of people will take to the streets of London this weekend, some as athletes and others in fancy dress, to complete the 43rd edition of the London Marathon. Here, the PA news agency explains all the ...

21 Apr 2023 at 15:00

Local News

WATCH: Limerick charities are the winners as nearly €40,000 is raised by women's mini marathon

King John's Castle was the backdrop for the presentation of cheques totalling more than €36,000 to a dozen local charities by the organisers of this year's Cook Medical Limerick Women's Mini Marathon. Because of ...

09 Oct 2020 at 11:35

Sport

Kelvin Kiptum to be remembered with tribute ahead of London Marathon

TCS London Marathon organisers plan to pay tribute to the late Kelvin Kiptum on Sunday with 30 seconds of applause ahead of the elite male race. Kiptum won last year’s event and months later became the first ...

17 Apr 2024 at 16:58

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