Craughwell athlete wins three gold medals at Connacht Track & Field Finals
THERE was no shortage of Galway success at the Connacht Juvenile and Senior Track & Field Championships held last Saturday and Sunday at the AIT Outdoor track in Athlone. The U9 to U11 paired events took place on Saturday, with the Senior and Masters adult competition on the Sunday programme.
At senior level, Kathryn Casserly of GCH won again, claiming the 3000m title just ahead of clubmate Jane Ann Meehan. Saoirse Coleman of GCH was fastest in the junior girls for GCH over 800m, with Torin McGuire of South Galway fastest in the men’s 800m. Cian Coyne won 1500m gold for GCH, as did Caoimhe Kelleher over 1500m for South Galway AC in the women’s race.
In the sprints, Laura Nally won the 100m for GCH, Sinead Treacy took 400m gold for Craughwell, with Alix Joyce of Tuam winning the 400 hurdles. Multi eventer GCH athlete Mathieu Madden had a super double over 100m and the 400m hurdles in the men’s section.
In the field events, Ella Rafferty for Tuam AC won double gold in the shot and discus, while in Liam Shaw of Athenry and Pierce McManus of GCH triumphed at junior and senior level.
For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.
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