Rob Heffernan now an ‘Olympic medalist in waiting’

Cork athlete Rob Heffernan is hoping to hear shortly that he has been awarded an Olympic Bronze medal for the Men's 50 kilometres walk at the 2012 London Olympics.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015 - 14:49
Grainne McGuinness

Cork athlete Rob Heffernan is hoping to hear shortly that he has been awarded an Olympic Bronze medal for the Men's 50 kilometres walk at the 2012 London Olympics.

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