Here's how an Irish flag became the centre of celebrations at the World Indoors

We'll claim it as a win!

Mon, 05 Mar, 2018 - 16:13

Stephen Barry

Ireland didn't win anything at the IAAF World Indoor Championships, but one Irish fan came to the rescue of an Ivorian athlete to get the Irish flag some air time, writes Stephen Barry.

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Courts Sport Heathrow Place: Ivory Coast Place: Ireland Person: Stephen Barry Person: Murielle Ahoure Person: Ahoure Person: Marie-Josée Ta Lou Person: David Kenneally Event: IAAF World Indoor Championships Organisation: Ireland Organisation: BBC

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