THE women’s 20k walk will surely prove to be one of the highlights of this world championships in Paris.

IF you travel regularly between Cork to Killarney you must surely have come across the red-head walking at a hectic pace either along the Carrigrohane Straight Road or around Glenflesk, but don’t be surprised if you recognise a new spring in her step next time you spot her.

Heptathlon’s new golden girl Carolina Kluft produced the most important long jump of her life to stretch her lead after five events at the World Championships on Sunday.

Ireland’s Gillian O’Sullivan walked her way into the history books at the World Championships in Paris today.

Ireland’s Gillian O’Sullivan has taken silver in the World Championships in Paris for the 20km walk.

GILLIAN O’SULLIVAN took Irish walking to a fresh high at the European Championships in Munich yesterday.

Gillian O'Sullivan has just missed out on a medal at the 18th European Championships in Munich this morning.