Cork run gives Cuddihy Games hope

Joanne Cuddihy (Kilkenny City Harriers) broke camp from her training base in Spain to underscore her consistency and current good form at Cork City Sports at the CIT Stadium last night with third place in the women’s 400m.

The race was won impressively by Keisha Baker in 51.51secs from her American team-mate Shericka Williams (51.74), who was the silver medallist in the women’s 400m at the Beijing Olympics four years ago.

Leading into the home straight, it appeared as if Cuddihy, who won this race in 2007, was about to spring a surprise. After a spectacular first 200m she held pole position off the crown of the final bend before Baker and Williams struggled past in the closing stages.