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OCI ready to accept revised Olympic qualifying standards

Athletics Ireland High Performance Director Kevin Ankrom says the Olympic Council of Ireland are likely to accept the IAAF’s revised qualifying standards for next year’s Games, a move which would see middle distance runners Ciara Mageean and Ciara Everard both secure qualifying times nine months in advance. 

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Novice runner from Galway wins 'brutal' Arctic marathon

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Hession gets Olympic standard

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Tobin and Farrell notch Euro youth Olympic slots

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Hutchinson, Sweeney pass on World tests

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Mighty Mulhare adds another title to collection

Fagan makes history in Great Ireland Run

Mullingar's Martin Fagan became the first Irishman to win the SPAR Great Ireland Run with an impressive performance in today's event in Dublin's Phoenix Park.

Sun, 18 Apr, 2010

Kelly’s heroics dull the pain

THE expression on his face as he powered his way up the home straight said it all as Drogheda athlete, Keith Kelly, buried 10 years of frustration at Santry Park yesterday by claiming the National senior cross-country title for the first time at the age of 31.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2009

Irish team ready for World Cross Country Championships

The Irish team are in a positive mood despite two withdrawals ahead of this weekend's World Cross Country Championships in Edinburgh.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2008

Cragg focuses on title glory in Belfast

ALISTAIR CRAGG is favourite to win the Woodies DIY National Cross-Country Championships at his first attempt in Belfast this afternoon.

Sat, 01 Mar, 2008

Mulvey rewarded for his bravery

VINNY MULVEY (Raheny Shamrock) made the 100-metre trip from his apartment to claim the National inter-club cross-country championship title in spectacular fashion at Santry Demesne on Saturday from young Mark Christie (Mullingar Harriers) and his flatmate, Killian Lonergan.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2006