Records tumble as Ireland’s brightest young athletes light up blustery Tullamore

 Conor Penney of Craughwell AC, Galway, on his way to winning the U20 men High Jump during the 123.ie National U20 & U23 Championships at Tullamore Harriers Athletics Club in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile 

A host of records fell as the country’s rising stars staked their claim ahead of upcoming international championships.

Precious Akpe-Moses (Blackrock AC) stole the sprint spotlight with a dominant double in the U20 100m and a championship record (CR) of 23.66 in the 200m. Sean Doggett (Athenry AC) was the standout performer in a stacked men’s 400m final with the Athenry athlete securing gold in 47.08. Nick Griggs (CNDR Track Club) made a triumphant return to national championship action to win the U23 800m (1:52.46), while Eimear Maher (DSD) set a CR in the U23 1500m (4:22.80).