Sonia all out to lead Irish in Brussels

SONIA O’SULLIVAN is determined to lead Ireland into the world cross-country championships in Brussels next March.

That was the clear message from the Olympic silver medallist after leading the Irish women to silver medals at the European cross-country championships in Edinburgh on Sunday.

Disappointment gave way to elation midway through the post-race interviews when ­ after it appeared Ireland would have to settle for fourth place ­ flustered officials dashed in to round up the members of the team to take them to the podium for the medal presentation.