Event: IAAF World Junior Championships

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National records tumble at GloHealth All Ireland Schools Track and Field Championships in Tullamore

Pessimism may be a tempting and often appropriate outlook when it comes to Irish athletics these days, but in Tullamore on Saturday, even the most cynical of souls couldn’t but be swayed: the future remains bright.

Mon, 06 Jun, 2016

Ciara Mageean making great strides

Five years ago, Ciara Mageean had the world at her feet, her rivals in the rear-view mirror, and a bright future looming on the horizon.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

I will clean up athletics, vows Seb Coe

The pressure on Seb Coe is set to intensify with the IAAF president to be grilled by British politicians on his handling of athletics’ doping scandal and his links with sportswear giant Nike.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2015

Hession lays down marker for Beijing

PAUL HESSION ran the fastest ever 200m — unfortunately wind-assisted — by an Irishman when finishing third at last night’s international athletics meeting in Thessalonika.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2008

Comeback kid comes seventh

James Ellington failed to get a medal in last night’s 100m final at the IAAF World Junior Championships, but left the stadium in Grosseto with his head held high.

Thu, 15 Jul, 2004