Kerry native wins 5000m gold at New Zealand Track and Field Championships

Brigid Dennehy took nearly 30 seconds off her personal best to claim the title. 

Brigid Dennehy on her way to winning 5000m gold at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships in Wellington. Picture: YouTube

Kerry woman Brigid Dennehy won 5000m gold at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships in Wellington on Thursday.

Dennehy, originally from South Kerry, overtook Lisa Cross on the final lap to claim the title. Cross held a significant lead going into the last 400m but Dennehy powered back to overtake her in the final 250m