McHugh aims to re-write record books with 19th title

ATHLETICS legend Terry McHugh hopes to set a world record by winning his 19th consecutive national Javelin title at Morton Stadium, Santry this weekend.

McHugh, a four-time Olympian in Javelin as well as a Winter Olympian in bobsleigh, has won every Javelin title since 1984.

He is joint-holder of the world record for consecutive national titles with New Zealander Dave Norris, who won 18 consecutive triple jump titles in the 50s and 60s.