O’Rourke and Gillick named in strong Irish team for Osaka test

ATHLETICS IRELAND last night announced their provisional team for this year’s World Championships, in Osaka, Japan (August 25 — September 2).

The team includes World Indoor Gold medallist Derval O’Rourke and double European Indoor Gold medallist David Gillick, who will race in the 100m Hurdles and 400m respectively.

Galway’s Paul Hession, is also included in the squad following victories in both the 100 and 200m at the National Championships at the weekend.