Irish pride at Women's World Championship Marathon in London

The wife of a former Irish international athlete took bronze, a Mayowoman running for Australia was a top-20 finisher, and a Corkwoman took 33rd spot at the World Athletics Championship marathon event in London today.

Irish pride at Women's World Championship Marathon in London

The wife of a former Irish international athlete took bronze, a Mayowoman running for Australia was a top-20 finisher, and a Corkwoman took 33rd spot at the World Athletics Championship marathon event in London today.

Levale AC’s Claire McCarthy finished in a time of 2:38:26 for Ireland after mounting an impressive comeback from 41st through 30km.

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