The juveniles of St Abban’s Athletics Club were busy competing at the National Juvenile Championships in Tullamore this past weekend.
A Special mention for both John Delaney and Aoibhin McDonald who won National titles in the 400m and Pole Vault respectively achieving new Personal Bests in the process, and a club record for Aoibhin.
John went behind in the early stages of his 400m, but kept his nerve to make a move at 150m to go and take the title in a new PB.
Lily Brophy and Cormac Dineen were also in action on Saturday in the Javelin and the Walk respectively.
The 2023 juvenile Track and Field season came to a close on Sunday, with stand-out performances from Rachel Ayres and Holly Byrne.
Both athletes hit new PB’s, winning bronze medals in the 1500m and Shot Putt respectively.
Fionnan Brennan (Shot), Edon Nimani (Shot), Elaine Miller (Triple Jump), James Hyland (Hurdles), and Katie Baldwin (Long and Triple Jump) were also in action but just missed out on claiming medals.
The Crettyard club would like to thank all club coaches who give up so much of their time over the course of the summer.
Day 1 results:
- U-14 Girls Javelin, Lily Brophy 14th 18.71m
- U-16 Boys 3000m Walk, Cormac Dineen 5th 22:23.69
- U-17 Boys 400m, John Delaney 2nd (H2) 51.89, 1st 51.13 (PB)
- U-19 Girls Pole Vault, Aoibhin McDonald1st 3.00m (PB / Club Record)
- U-19 Girls Javelin, Aoibhin McDonald 5th 23.39m
- U-15 Boys Shot Putt, Fionnan Brennan 8th 12.60m, Edon Nimani 6th 12.78m (PB)
- U-16 Girls Triple Jump, Elaine Miller 4th 9.80m
- U-16 Boys 250m Hurdles, James Hyland 3rd (H1) 37.93 (Q), (F) 5th 38.46
- U-17 Girls 1500m, Rachel Ayers 3rd 4:44.17 (PB)
- U-18 Girls Long Jump, Katie Baldwin 9th 4.44m
- U-18 Girls Triple Jump, Katie Baldwin 4th 10.04m
- U-18 Girls Shot Putt, Holly Byrne 3rd 10.62m (PB)
Fit4life League
The final stage of the Fit4Life League took place on Wednesday last at the track in Monevea.
Brian Kelly led the field home in 12:45 while Niamh Staunton was First Lady home.
Overall, David Mcevoy took the victory across 6 stages of the league with Grace Reilly claiming the female prize.
“A huge thank you to all who have helped to organise each of the stages of the league. It is a huge undertaking for the club and wouldn’t happen without all the volunteers across each of the stages,” the club said.
“Finally a huge thank you to Pauline Lawlor who coordinated the whole league throughout the summer months.”
