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Event: Golden Spike

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Mark English eyes new record at ‘magic’ Monaco

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Mark English eyes new record at ‘magic’ Monaco

August’s World Championships in Beijing may be the summer priority but Mark English has also earmarked the Monaco Diamond League meet in mid-July for a crack at David Matthews’ 20-year old Irish 800m record.

Robinson narrowly misses Irish record

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Robinson narrowly misses Irish record
Bolt to miss Ostrava meet

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Bolt to miss Ostrava meet

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Bolt puts Olympics before new record bid

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Bolt to race over 300 metres

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In-form Hession and O’Rourke rewarded with Irish captaincy
Hession wins 200m in Czech Republic

Ireland's Paul Hession has won the 200 metres event at the Golden Spike meeting in the Czech Republic.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2009

Olive out to sustain upward mobility

OLIVE LOUGHNANE is ready for the race of her life in tomorrow morning’s women’s 20k walk in Beijing, according to coach Ray Flynn.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2008

Injury dents Cragg hopes for Beijing

ALISTAIR CRAGG is Ireland’s latest Olympic injury concern.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2008

Sonia to miss world indoors

SONIA O’SULLIVAN is unlikely to compete in the world indoor championships in Birmingham next month.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2003

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