Fagan rewarded with grant after sealing Beijing qualification

MARTIN FAGAN was rewarded for Friday’s performance in Dubai where he achieved the qualifying standard for the Olympic marathon when the Olympic Council of Ireland launched its Beijing Bursary programme — awarding a grant of €10,000 to the 24-year-old Mullingar Harrier.

Pat Hickey, President of the OCI, said they could not have found a more fitting recipient than Fagan who was making his marathon debut when achieving the standard.

“Martin Fagan’s grant kicks off our Olympic Year Bursary programme in style,” the OCI President said. “The programme is fully funded from our corporate sponsorship income”.