Davoren shows she is back on track with 800m win

FREDA DAVOREN, who re-launched her career by finishing third in the road mile at Balmoral a week ago, got back on track on Saturday by outsprinting Kelly McNiece to win the 800m at the AAI International Games in Navan.

For her first track race in almost two years, the UCC graduate, a former national champion both indoors and outdoors over the distance, faced a strong field that included another former national champion, Maura Prendeville, and Niamh Beirne. But it was McNiece of the Lisburn club who took command in the closing stages.

Renowned for her finish, Davoren held her challenge until the finishing straight when she powered her way to win in 2 mins 06.1 secs.