'You are Ireland' - Taoiseach Simon Harris supports Rhasidat Adeleke in wake of online abuse

Adeleke won mixed 4x400m relay gold, women's 4x400m relay silver and individual 400m silver in a terrific week in Rome at the European Championships
'You are Ireland' - Taoiseach Simon Harris supports Rhasidat Adeleke in wake of online abuse

Women's 400m silver medallist Rhasidat Adelekeposes with her medal during day four of the 2024 European Athletics Championships at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome

Taoiseach Simon Harris has urged "class" Rhasidat Adeleke to not let "online cowards" affect her, after her coach Edrick Floreal detailed the abuse the three-time European medallist has received in recent months.

Adeleke won mixed 4x400m relay gold, women's 4x400m relay silver and individual 400m silver in a terrific week in Rome at the European Championships.

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