Cork return for O’Rourke after World glory

DERVAL O’ROURKE will kick off her outdoor season at The Mardyke on Saturday, where she claims star billing at the BUPA Cork City Sports.

It will be her first public appearance on the track since her sensational victory in the 60m hurdles final at the World Indoor Championships in Moscow.

Her return has been delayed by a groin injury but treatment from Gerard Hartmann appears to have solved the problem. “She is ready to rock and roll,” coach Jim Kilty said yesterday. “She has had some really good quality hurdles sessions over the past three weeks.