Loughnane to put groundwork to the test as Shinkins returns to top flight

OLIVE LOUGHNANE will put her preparation to the test when she lines-up for the women’s 20k walk tomorrow morning.

Cork-born Loughnane took a low-key approach in the lead-up to the world championships in Helsinki, opting for just one serious race - the 20k championship at the Waterford Crystal Grand Prix in Dublin, where she led from start to finish.

She put the finishing touches to her preparations with a second national title - 5,000m on the track - at the Woodies DIY national championships in Santry.