Sonia's time her fastest since 2000

Sonia O'Sullivan recorded her fastest 3,000m time since Zurich 2000 at the Mardyke yesterday (8:38.99) when wining the BUPA 3,000 metres race in superb style.

Sonia's time her fastest since 2000
Sat, 06 Jul, 2002 - 19:19

Sonia O'Sullivan recorded her fastest 3,000m time since Zurich 2000 at the Mardyke yesterday (8:38.99) when wining the BUPA 3,000 metres race in superb style.

Taking the lead midway during the second lap, O’Sullivan cruised to victory in the fastest time ever

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CourtsAthleticsHeathrowPlace: MardykePlace: IrelandPlace: GermanyPlace: CorkPlace: RomePlace: EnglandPlace: United StatesPlace: GreatPlace: KenyaPlace: GrenadaPlace: CanadaPerson: SoniaPerson: Sonia O'SullivanPerson: O’SullivanPerson: Sonia O’SullivanPerson: Amy RudolphPerson: Mark CarrollPerson: Willy KiruiPerson: CarrollPerson: Simon MainaPerson: John KanyiPerson: Shani AndersonPerson: Diane AllahgreenPerson: Sarah WilhemyPerson: Dwight ThomasPerson: Greg SaddlerPerson: SaddlerPerson: Aaron ArmstrongPerson: James McIlroyPerson: Michael RotichPerson: Bryan BerryhillPerson: Sanjah AyrePerson: Robert DalyPerson: Allaney FranciquePerson: Ciara SheehyPerson: Erica WitterEvent: Zurich 2000Event: BUPA 3,000 metresEvent: National ChampionshipsEvent: European ChampionshipsEvent: National ChampionshipOrganisation: Kenya
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