Britton targets two more Olympic events

With Olympic qualification already in the bag, reigning European Cross Country champion Fionnuala Britton now has her eyes focused on setting the pace to ensure she can also take part in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres events at the London games this summer.

With Olympic qualification already in the bag, reigning European Cross Country champion Fionnuala Britton now has her eyes focused on setting the pace to ensure she can also take part in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres events at the London games this summer.

The 27-year-old has already got the 'A' qualifying standard for the 3,000 metres steeplechase event - but it is the aforementioned lengthier races that the Kilcoole native is keen to target.

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