Andrew Coscoran leads Irish charge at World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen

Seven other competitors will feature for Ireland: Sarah Healy, Laura Nicholson, Cathal Doyle, Brian Fay, Darragh McElhinney, Peter Lynch, Hiko Tonosa 

FRONT RUNNER: Ireland’s Andrew Coscoran crosses the line to win a bronze medal last month at the European Championships. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Eight Irish athletes will take to the streets of Copenhagen this weekend for the second edition of the World Athletics Road Running Championships.

European 1500m bronze medallist Andrew Coscoran (Star of the Sea AC) headlines a strong Irish team which will compete across the Mile, 5km and Half Marathon in the Danish capital.