Who is Phil Healy? Five things to know about the Cork runner in the Paris Olympics

From a viral video in 2016 to record-breaking runs in Tokyo, here's what you need to know
Who is Phil Healy? Five things to know about the Cork runner in the Paris Olympics

Team Ireland athlete Phil Healy. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Team Ireland has secured a place in yet another Olympic final after the women’s 4x400 relay team finished third in their heat.

The team is made up of Wexford’s Sophie Becker, Donegal’s Kelly McGrory, Tipperary’s Sharlene Mawdsley and Phil Healy, who is from none other than Co Cork.

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