Sonia O'Sullivan raced into the record books again last night, claiming a European silver medal in the process, but could only watch from behind as Paula Radcliffe stole Ingrid Kristiansen’s 16-year-old European 10,000m title and came within a whisker of becoming only the second woman to beat the 30-minute barrier.

SONIA O’SULLLIVAN raced into the record books again last night, claiming a European silver medal in the process, but could only watch as Paula Radcliffe stole Ingrid Kristiansen’s 16-year-old European 10,000m title.

ROBERT HEFFERNAN has made more sacrifices than anyone else in pursuit of athletic excellence and this evening the 24-year-old Togher man hopes to reap the rewards for all his effort when he lines up for the 20k walk final at the Olympic Stadium in Munich.