Heffernan refuses to let ‘twinge’ spoil Cork return

ROBERT HEFFERNAN is determined to reclaim his title and the national record at Cork City Sports on Saturday when the mixed walk, which will also feature world silver medallist Olive Loughnane, will be one of the star attractions.

The race also marks the return of former Olympic and three-time World Championship silver medallist Francisco ‘Paco’ Javier Fernandez, who has served a reduced one-year ban after he was linked with a drugs scandal, although never accused of doping.

The field will also include Jakub Jelonek (Poland) who was four places behind Robert Heffernan in the 20k walk at last year’s EuropeanChampionships.