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In Pictures: St Abbans AC take on the U-12 to U-19 Track and Field Championships

John Delaney kept up his winning form in the Boys U-18 100 and 800 metre as he was among numerous St Abbans athletes who claimed medals in the U-12 to U-19 Track and Field Championships in Tullamore.

Rachel Ayers claimed a bronze in the Girls U-18 1500 metre sprint as did Cara English in the girls U-16 high jump.

Holly Byrne finished second in the Girls U-19 javelin while Cathal English attained a bronze medal in the Boys U-13 category.

Joshua Crosby continued his medal cliniching performance in the Boys U-15 Shot Putt, he finished second in that competition.

Also claiming a silver medal was Cormac Dineen who did so in the Boys U-17 walk while Finn Craig also claimed second in the Boys U-18 1500 metre.

The Girls U-17 Inter County Relay was a successful category for the club as Rachel Dooley, Cara English, Aaliyah Troy and Rachel Hartnett finished in third position.

Will Duffy brought home bronze with a commendable performance in the Boys U-16 1500m which concluded the medals for day one of the competition.

Day two commenced with more medals for the club. Katie Hartnett finished second in the Girls U-15 hurdles as did Aaron Kelly in the boys competition.

Katie Baldwin also found success amongst the hurdles as she claimed second place as did Cara English and Adam Kelly who both finished 3rd in the 250 metre hurdles.

John Delaney returned to the track for more medals as he again was on top of the podium after the U-18 boys 800 metre.

While Finn Craig finished second in the Boys U-18 3000 metre. Roision Kearney joined the winners list with her performance in the U-12 long jump as did Katie Baldwin who ran out victor in the U-19 triple jump.

Daire O’Sullivan wrapped up the medals for the competition finishing second in the U-12 long jump.

All successful athletes will return for the A championships later this year while those who finished outside the top 3 places will get the chance to bounce back at B Championships which will also take place.

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