Ireland top standings in the third division of the European Athletics Team Championships

Victories for Sarah Lavin, Thomas Barr and Louise Shanahan propelled Ireland into the lead and they look in a strong position to consolidate that and take victory on Thursday.

LAV-WIN: Sarah Lavin of Ireland celebrates. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Victories for Sarah Lavin, Thomas Barr and Louise Shanahan propelled Ireland to the top of the standings in the third division of the European Athletics Team Championships in Poland on Wednesday, and they look in a strong position to consolidate that and take victory on Thursday.

The Championships, which are being held as part of the multi-sport European Games this year, sees Ireland languishing in the bottom division due to them skipping the last edition in 2021 because of travel complications related to the pandemic.