O'Rourke announces retirement

Derval O’Rourke has announced her retirement from athletics today.

O'Rourke announces retirement
Mon, 23 Jun, 2014 - 11:02

Derval O’Rourke has announced her retirement from athletics today.

The former World Champion, multiple Irish record holder and three time Olympian has been one of Ireland’s greatest ever athletes, winning five Championship medals, including being crowned World Champion.

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