Successful weekend for Irish athletes

Several of Ireland’s top athletes were in action over the weekend with some excellent results achieved including a new Irish record.

Successful weekend for Irish athletes
Mon, 21 May, 2007 - 13:13

Several of Ireland’s top athletes were in action over the weekend with some excellent results achieved including a new Irish record.

Jamie Costin and Robert Heffernan were both competing at the European Race Walking Cup in Leamington Spa and they both turned in remarkable performances after returning from injury.

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