Loughnane withdrawal ends week of turmoil for walkers

The worst week on record for Ireland's race walkers ended this morning in Athens as Galway woman Olive Loughnane was one of five athletes to fail to finish the 20km walk.

Having felt unwell last night, a combination of a hamstring twinge and illness brought on by the 43% humidity in the constant Greek sun, saw Loughnane pull out.