Mulvey rewarded for his bravery

VINNY MULVEY (Raheny Shamrock) made the 100-metre trip from his apartment to claim the National inter-club cross-country championship title in spectacular fashion at Santry Demesne on Saturday from young Mark Christie (Mullingar Harriers) and his flatmate, Killian Lonergan.

The race became an enthralling contest between a seven-man group after halfway and when Mulvey made a break with three kilometres left he appeared to have the title in the bag.

But Christie gave chase, grabbed the lead and Mulvey found himself struggling in third position as Lonergan challenged and had to dig deep.