Carroll appeals to OCI to extend Olympics qualification deadline

MARK CARROLL yesterday appealed to the Olympic Council of Ireland to extend the June 30 date for Olympics qualification and give those behind schedule through no fault of their own a chance to make the team for Athens.

He feels that Irish athletes should at least have the same chance as athletes from other countries to make the Olympics.

The Cork man, national record holder at 3,000m, 5,000m and 10,000m has qualified for the marathon but has made it clear to Athletics Ireland he has no intention of contesting the event in Athens.