High jumper Ryan wins sports accolade

High jumper Deirdre Ryan has been named The Irish Times / Irish Sports Council ‘Sportswoman of the Month’ for the month of August.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2011 - 11:38

High jumper Deirdre Ryan has been named The Irish Times / Irish Sports Council ‘Sportswoman of the Month’ for the month of August.

The 29-year-old Dubliner has had a memorable summer so far, finishing sixth at the World Championships in Daegu, South Korea. She reached the final by breaking her own national record.

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Courts Athletics Heathrow Place: Daegu, South Korea Place: London Person: Ryan Person: Deirdre Ryan Event: World Championships Event: London Olympic Organisation: Irish Times Organisation: Irish Sports Council

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