An hour before Katie Taylor edged closer to an Olympic dream in the Excel Arena, another Irish woman’s medal hopes were blown out over 144 miles away.

Two race wins for RCYC’s Douglas Elmes laid down a clear marker for the Optimist class contenders on the opening day of their trials event being held as part of the Mitsubishi Youth Nationals in Dun Laoghaire yesterday.

Sophie Browne’s sailing achievements have won her respect and accolades on two sides of the globe.

STRONG winds and heavy seas prematurely ended this year’s ISA Mitsubishi Youth National Championships at Dun Laoghaire yesterday.