Person: Molly Scott

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Adeleke, like thousands of teenagers around the country, kept studying right up until the day when prospects of even a delayed Leaving Cert were finally canned.

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Studies still on Rhasidat Adeleke's mind after Leaving Cert cancellation

The 17-year-old has attracted serious interest from US universities thanks to performances such as the 100m and 200m gold double at last year’s European Youth Olympics in Baku but it isn’t a leap to suggest that she is leaning towards a course here at home.

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Olympic postponement brings hope for Carlow hurdler Molly Scott

Just to clarify, hurdler Molly Scott has not resorted to clearing equestrian fences as part of her lockdown training program.

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Mageean clocks NI record as Hassan smashes mile world record

Scintillating, thrilling and full of potential - Ciara Mageean has moved considerably closer to Sonia O’Sullivan’s long-standing Irish women’s mile record by carving three-and-a-half seconds off her lifetime best in Monaco, in a race where the vintage world record was smashed by Sifan Hassan.

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Athletics: Golden generation pass key tests before European exam

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Leon Reid finishes in sixth place in Diamond League meeting in Rabat

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Thomas Barr parks controversy as he's named on Irish team for European Indoors

Athletics: Cillín Greene capitalises on Thomas Barr controversy

The indoor 400m is renowned as a full-contact sport, with Thomas Barr feeling the full brunt of it yesterday in Abbotstown, as his bid for the Irish indoor title was shunted aside by rival Andrew Mellon.

Mon, 18 Feb, 2019

Thomas Barr heads wave of youth ready to reach for the stars

On a day that celebrated the past, it was hard not to look to the future. Yesterday’s National Athletics Awards in Blanchardstown may have brought together many current and former greats, but it wasn’t a nostalgic reflection that left a strong sense of optimism.

Fri, 30 Nov, 2018

Society too dumb to heed sport’s inclusive message

Ultimately the exploits of Les Bleus won’t solve political tensions in France, says Tommy Martin

Thu, 19 Jul, 2018

Sommer Lecky adds more silver on historic athletics weekend

As weekends go, this was as good as it gets for Irish athletics: Two medals, five athletes, and one bright future ahead.

Mon, 16 Jul, 2018

Thrillers as Ciara Neville and Phil Healy lead the charge

Ciara Neville (Emerald) kept her cool to clinch gold after a poor start in the women’s 60m while Phil Healy (Bandon) secured the European standard for the 400m on a weekend full of back stories and close finishes at the Irish Life Health National Indoor Championships in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2017

National Indoor Athletics: Open road as Ciara Neville puts dark days behind her

Ciara Neville’s life in the fast lane seemed to be running on fumes long before the Castletroy teenager had even gotten into top gear but a hard edge and support now sees her on the cusp of her first senior international championship.

Sat, 18 Feb, 2017

PB gives Ciara Mageean perfect Rio send-off

Ciara Mageean gave herself the perfect send-off ahead of the Olympic Games by running a lifetime best of 2:00.79 at the Morton Games in Santry last night, the third fastest time in history by an Irishwoman.

Sun, 24 Jul, 2016

Double delight for starlet Michaela Walsh in Tullamore

Michaela Walsh once again ensured the field events took centre stage at the GloHealth National Junior and U23 Championships in Tullamore on Saturday, the Swinford thrower scoring a double in the junior women’s shot put and hammer.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2016

Irish sprinter Ciara Neville strikes gold in Tbilisi

Ciara Neville won gold yesterday in the 100m final at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Wed, 29 Jul, 2015

Hero Sonia O’Sullivan returns to Leevale Sports

Sonia O’Sullivan returns to the Leevale Sports today for the first time since 1987 when she was aiming to qualify for the European Junior Track and Field Championships.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

Enjoy the best of Irish athletics in its purest form

There’s one day in the athletics calendar that reminds those of us who love the sport of all the reasons we love it — the All-Ireland Schools’ Championships.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2014

Cullen needs no key to unlock Tullamore course

Not even a missing spike key could deter Mary Cullen from dominating the Woodie’s DIY Inter Club Cross Country Championships in Charleville Estate in Tullamore yesterday.

Mon, 25 Feb, 2013

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