Confirmed: Phil Healy's race is done as Cork sprinter announces retirement

'Athletics has given me memories that I will cherish forever, friendships that will last a lifetime and opportunities I could only have dreamed of as a young girl joining Bandon AC'

NEXT CHAPTER: Bandon sprinter Phil Healy has called time on her athletics career on the track but insists "my connection to sport will always remain strong" Pic: Morgan Treacy, Inpho.

It was a career that blazed a trail for Irish sprinting, featuring multiple national records, a European medal and a thrilling Olympic 4x400m final. But now it’s finally reached the finish line.

Phil Healy has announced her retirement from international athletics, the 31-year-old Cork sprinter bringing the curtain down on a career that saw her represent Ireland 24 times at senior level.