President praises Heffernan's gold

President Michael D Higgins said all of Ireland will share in celebrations as Rob Heffernan won a gold medal at the world championships in Moscow.

President Michael D Higgins said all of Ireland will share in celebrations as Rob Heffernan won a gold medal at the world championships in Moscow.

Ireland’s first male world champion in 30 years took the top prize in the 50 kilometres race walk by beating the Russian favourite in his own backyard.

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