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McAleese congratulates Loughnane on Berlin silver

President Mary McAleese has sent her congratulations to Olive Loughnane after the Loughrea woman's silver-medal performance at the World Championships in Berlin.

McAleese congratulates Loughnane on Berlin silver

Mon, 17 Aug, 2009 - 10:15

President Mary McAleese has sent her congratulations to Olive Loughnane after the Loughrea woman's silver-medal performance at the World Championships in Berlin.

The 33-year-old finished second in the 20km walk behind reigning World and Olympic champion Olga Kaniskina.

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