Molly Scott channels hurt to rewrite history books

The 22-year-old Carlow sprinter harnessed a farcical situation to great effect and winning the national 60m title in 7.19 – the fastest ever by an Irishwoman.

Molly Scott of St Laurence O'Toole AC, Carlow, crosses the line to win the senior women's 60m final at the Irish Life Health National Senior Indoor Athletics Championships at the Sport Ireland Campus

A little frustration can be great fuel for the fire, as Molly Scott learned in Abbotstown yesterday, the 22-year-old Carlow sprinter harnessing a farcical situation to great effect and winning the national 60m title in 7.19 – the fastest ever by an Irishwoman.

It broke the national record of 7.21 set earlier this month by Rhasidat Adeleke, who had lowered the 7.23 record that Scott set days before. Heading into yesterday’s nationals, Scott was always going to be alone in the race for gold, particularly after a blazing 7.24 to win her heat. But a false start by one of her rivals in the final did not result in a recall, with Scott coming from behind to win.