Today’s results from the Leinster U20 and Masters in Athlone had a golden hue. In the U20 events there was gold for Tom Murphy in the 1500m (4.10.36). Gold also in the Ladies U20 for Clodagh O’Callaghan (4.48.90). Ellen Daly also won gold in her 200m(25.59). It was silver for Aisling Phelan in the60m (7.86). Charlie Lyons competed in the 60m and the 200m where he finished 7th (7.39) and 4th (24.00) respectively. Grace Delahunty placed 7th in the 400m (1.03.54).
There was gold for Graham Bourne in the O/50 Pentathlon with 2194 points. His achievements in the five events were as follows :- 60m hurdles (12.07), long jump (3.79), High jump (1.24), Shot (7.32) and 1000m (3.08.00). Graham also won the Triple Jump and was second in Weight For Distance.
There was double gold for Noel Murphy in the O/65 category. 400m (1.10.24) and 800m (2.25.21).
Molly Daly travelled to Glasgow for her 200m. Finishing 2nd in heat 3 she clocked 24.31 seconds.
Well done all.