Award lauds Sonia O’Sullivan’s role in Irish Olympic effort

O’Sullivan was honoured with the accolade of Outstanding Contribution to the Olympic Movement in Ireland at the inaugural Olympic Council of Ireland Awards last night.

The 5,000m silver medal-winner at the Sydney Games was recognised not just for her achievements on the running track, but for work behind the scenes, including her stint as Chef de Mission for the London Games.

Cork rowing brothers Gary and Paul O’Donovan, along with coach Dominic Casey, received a ‘Spirit of Rio Award’ for their exploits at the 2016 games.