McKiernan hangs up her racing shoes
The 34-year-old Co Cavan woman was one of the athletes who raised women’s marathon running to the popularity level it enjoys today, but it was in cross-country running that she really excelled, and four silver medals from successive world championships have earned her a place among the legends of this discipline.
It is fitting that she should bow out as the reigning national cross-country champion having returned to competitive running in time to reclaim the title last February.
