Johnson backs Sonia to stay in top flight

SONIA O’SULLIVAN fans can still look forward to some big performances from her, according to world cross-country champion Benita Johnson.

Johnson was in Dublin yesterday with fellow Australian and two-time winner, Craig Mottram, to launch the Great BUPA Ireland Run 2005.

The race, which has already attracted 1,000 entries from Great Britain, takes place in the Phoenix Park on April 9 and is certain to top last year’s entry of 2,500.