Sonia wants to be ‘leading light’ for Irish athletes

Ireland’s most celebrated athlete, Sonia O’Sullivan, has announced her intention to be a more active “leading light” for Irish athletes and give back to the sport she loves by setting up her own group to develop athletes to deliver on the world stage.

“I suppose I’ve been talking about what athletes should do and how they can improve without necessarily being visibly seen doing anything,” said O’Sullivan, who is currently home in Cork and participating in the An Post Rebel Tour which takes place on September 14.

O’Sullivan caused a stir by giving her opinion on the sport domestically recently but is keen to stress her desire to foster a positive energy amongst Irish athletes.