Hero Sonia O’Sullivan returns to Leevale Sports

Sonia O’Sullivan returns to the Leevale Sports today for the first time since 1987 when she was aiming to qualify for the European Junior Track and Field Championships.

Twenty eight years on, she will play the role of spectator as she looks forward to seeing the next generation make their mark in Bishopstown.

“The last time I was at the Leevale Sports was 1987 aiming to qualify for the European juniors at the Mardyke (now Sonia O’Sullivan) track,” said O’Sullivan of the event, which now takes place at the Cork IT track.