Twins going for gold

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

Twins going for gold

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.

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