'Pursuing a family doesn't mean your own ambitions are finished' - Niamh Allen's productive maternity leave on track

The 30-year-old Leevale athlete has her eye on LA.

Niamh Allen of Ireland competes in the PJ Hegarty Women's 3000m at the Cork City Sports meet at MTU Arena in Cork. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

The starting gun had just fired on the interview when a legend stepped onto the track and into our vicinity. A forgivable false start was thus recorded.

Sonia O’Sullivan walked over to congratulate Niamh Allen on a fine 3,000m-effort at Wednesday’s Cork City Sports. The latter was completely taken aback by this legend of the track seeking her out.