Ireland's Gidey makes history with European 10,000m Cup victory 

The 24-year-old clocked a time of 27:40.47 to secure his first ever appearance on a senior international podium in Irish colours.

FINE FORM: Ireland’s Efrem Gidey has been setting records in recent months. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Efrem Gidey recorded the biggest win of his career when taking victory at the European 10,000m Cup in Pace, France on Saturday night, becoming the first Irish athlete ever to take gold at the event.

The 24-year-old made his decisive move with just over 600m to run and came home clear of his rivals, clocking 27:40:47. Silver went to Valentin Gondouin of France in 27:41.95, who edged Gidey to a bronze medal at the recent European Running Championships in Belgium, with France’s Felix Bour third in 27:42:00.