Classy Craig cruises home

CRAIG MOTTRAM may have failed narrowly to break his 3,000m Australian record at the BUPA Cork City Sports but his 7:38.15 ­ an Irish all-comers record - was the performance of the meet on a wet Saturday afternoon at the Mardyke.

While for the home fans there was little to cheer about, Ireland’s long jump record holder, Ciaran McDonagh could have marked his return to competitive jumping with a new national record ­ he jumped 8.09 on his first attempt ­ were it not for the prevailing wind ruled out ratification.

And there was disappointment also for Sonia O’Sullivan, as she trailed Australian star, Benita Johnson, across the line in sixth position in the women’s 3,000m.