All Ireland Schools Cross Country, Tymon Park
Laura Ayers was the sole competitor representing St Abban’s Athletics Club in the All Ireland Schools Cross Country this past weekend in Tymon Park, Dublin.
Laura has progressed from race to race throughout the schools cross country season and Saturday was no different.
While it was wet and windy, Laura’s race was first across the course and underfoot conditions hadn’t cut up at this early stage.
Laura was positioned very well throughout and ran home strongly to finish with a silver medal for 2nd place.
“Well done to Laura who has made great progress since returning from injury late last year,” the club said.
Leinster Juvenile Indoor Championships, TUS Arena
The Leinster Indoor Championships for 2024 came to an end in Athlone over the weekend with the juvenile relays as well as Junior, Senior and Master’s Championships all taking place.
On Saturday, the Baldwin family were to the fore throughout the day with Katie claiming a silver medal in the U-20 High Jump.
Her Dad, Patsy claimed two bronze medals in the Shot Putt and Weight for Distance, throwing 7.64m in the Shot Putt and 5.52m in the Weight for Distance.
Aoibhin McDonald also claimed a bronze medal in the Pole Vault with a clearance of 2.70m.
The final medallist from the club on Saturday was Matthew Rossiter who cleared 3.40m in the Senior Men’s Pole Vault to claim victory.
On Sunday the club fielded eight Relay teams with 3 making it to the finals. There were also some individual events taking place with St Abban’s once again to the fore.
In the Girls U-14 Triple Jump Aoibhean Carter claimed a silver medal.
In the U-17 Triple Jump Elaine Miller also won a silver medal.
Katie Baldwin went one better in the U-19 Triple Jump when she took victory on a weekend where she competed successfully across several events.
In the Shot Putt, Hollie Byrne’s throw of 7.69m was good enough for 2nd place U-19.
James Kehoe also claimed a silver medal with a best throw if 12.97m.
“It was also great to see a number of juvenile relay teams out representing the club,” St Abban’s said.
“Well done to each of the athletes, their parents and coaches who ensure the club performs so well on a provincial stage.
“We look forward to tracking their progress to the All- Ireland Indoors and throughout the summer months.
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