Athletics: Good show for Irish at Triple A

Irish athletes have performed well during the early finals of the Triple A championships in Birmingham, winning both 3,000 metre walks and the women’s 1,500 metre and 3,000 metre races.

Gillian O’Sullivan, the defending champion, lowered her national record in the 3,000 metre walk by more than five seconds, clocking a championship record of 12. 23.45’.