Twins going for gold

Margaret Jennings talks to twin sisters who are competing in Masters Athletics, winning competitions and accolades along the way.

THEY’RE known as ‘The Irish Twins’ — identical sisters who have been competing in Masters Athletics competitions for decades.

It’s a fitting tag, because though UK-based Dorothy Mc Lennon is separated by the Irish Sea from her Dublin-based twin, Sheila Champion, the 79-year-old women have been united in sport around the globe for the past 30 years, scooping many medals in several categories.