Davenport makes marathon debut

MARIE DAVENPORT will provide Irish interest in Sunday’s New York City Marathon when she makes her debut over the distance alongside world record holder Paula Radcliffe, and Sonia O’Sullivan’s Australian training partner, Benita Johnson.

Coached by Ray Treacy since her Providence College days, the marathon has always been a target.

However, her debut this weekend comes as something of a surprise considering her training all year has been geared towards the track and, more specifically, the Olympic Games.