5000m finalist Cragg blasts state of athletics in Ireland

Irish athletes Alistair Cragg and Thomas Chamney have blasted the state of athletics in Ireland.

5000m finalist Cragg blasts state of athletics in Ireland
Wed, 20 Aug, 2008 - 18:40

Irish athletes Alistair Cragg and Thomas Chamney have blasted the state of athletics in Ireland.

Cragg has accused TV pundits Eamon Coughlan, Jerry Kiernan and Sonia O'Sullivan of not contributing directly to the sport.

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