Casey takes gold in Galway Women’s Mini Marathon 10K
Last Sunday saw 800 athletes signed up for the Galway Women’s mini marathon in aid of the Galway Simon charity. The race was held in and around Salthill and was well supported en route and a very enjoyable day out for all who competed.
The race was won by Galway City Harriers’ star Regina Casey in 40.29, followed home in 41.25 by Alvy Carragher. The former McNeese College athlete, who is now living in Galway, took the early lead but was reeled in by the experienced Casey in the latter stages. Teresa Doherty was third.
Annaghdown 10K
The seventh annual Annaghdown 10km took place last Friday Midsummer’s day in typical Irish summer conditions of rain and wind.
A total of 153 athletes completed the 10k, and they were lead home by GCH athlete Matt Bidwell in an excellent time of 32.49. Paddy O’Toole of Mayo AC was second just ahead of Chris McGrath GCH in third.
Mayo’s Colette Tuohy took the women’s title in 38.07, while Athenry athletes Jane Ann Meehan and Sinead Foran had a great battle for the minor placings, both breaking 40 minutes in the process.
Galway Championships
The Galway AAI County Board has announced that the 2013 Galway Senior, Masters and Junior Track & Field Athletics Championships sponsored by Avaya, will be held over three days at the Regional Sports Centre facility on NUI Galway’s grounds in Dangan.
The event will run on Thursday July 4, Tuesday July 9 and Monday July 22, with the 400m, triple jump, javelin, hammer, 1,500m, relay and distance races (400m, 800m, 1,200m & 1,600m) down for decision on the day. The proceedings get underway at 7pm.
The 200m, high jump, 3,000m for women, 5,000m for men, discus and 4x400m relay will be down for decision on Tuesday July 9, starting at 7pm; while the 100m, long jump, shot putt, 800m, Weight for Distance (Seniors and Masters only), 4x100m relay and 10,000m will be down for decision on Monday July 22, again starting at 7pm.
Entries on the day will be €5, which allows competitors compete in all relevant events on that day. All track events will be electronically timed, and guest athletes are welcome.
For more, read this week's Galway City Tribune.