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Silver for Loughnane in Canada

16-year-old Ann Loughnane has created history in becoming the first Irish athlete to win a medal in the IAAF World Youth Championships.

Silver for Loughnane in Canada

Fri, 11 Jul, 2003 - 18:15

16-year-old Ann Loughnane has created history in becoming the first Irish athlete to win a medal in the IAAF World Youth Championships.

She took silver in the 5,000m walk in Sherbroke, Canada in a personal best time of 23.37.00.

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