Person: Dafne Schippers

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Phil Healy eliminated from 200m at World Championships

Healy – who missed a lot of the season through a broken foot – wasn’t able to move up after falling behind in the first half of the heat.

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Barr bags Bislett second-place as Warholm smashes European record

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Thomas Barr finishes third at Stockholm Diamond League

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Heartbreak as Healy finishes fourth to end individual run in Berlin

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Weightlifting feels the strain as an Olympic sport

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Euro record smashed as Dafne Schippers wins

Disappointing day for Irish in Beijing as quartet make exit

There was no joy for the Irish women on the third day of the IAAF World Championships in Beijing with Tori Pena, Michelle Finn, Sara Treacy and Kerry O’Flaherty missing out on qualification in their respective events.

Tue, 25 Aug, 2015

English delighted to make first major final

It was a case of relief with Mark English qualifying for the final of the men’s 800m as a fastest loser in 1:46.23 at the Letzigrund Stadium last night while Thomas Barr unfortunately couldn’t replicate that in the 400m hurdles.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2014

No luck for the Irish so far at European Athletics

Mark English put to bed a glum night for Ireland at the European Athletics Championships in Zurich, by qualifying for Friday ngiht’s final of the men’s 800 metres – but it was a close-run thing.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2014

Sonia calls on Irish athletes to seize day

Sonia O’Sullivan believes Ireland’s athletes must grasp the opportunity to make their mark on the senior international stage at the European Track and Field Championships starting in Zurich this morning.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2014

Healy loving life in the fast lane

Phil Healy is an athlete in a hurry.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2014