Clubmates pay tribute to Derval’s achievement

SHE may have narrowly missed out on a medal but Derval O’Rourke’s clubmates are really proud of her achievement, especially her new Irish record for the women’s 100-metre hurdles.

The 28-year-old athlete will always be a hero to all those at her home club of Leevale Athletic in Cork

Club coach Tony Shine described her performance at the world championships in Berlin as “a fantastic result”.