Martin Doody and Ciara Hickey led home thousands of runners at the Barrington’s Hospital Great Limerick Run today. Martin Doody (Limerick AC) was the fastest in the men’s marathon, running 2:28:33, while the women’s title went to Ciara Hickey (Bros Pearse) in 2:47:03.
Philip Harty won the men’s half marathon in 1:09:46, with the women’s title going to Sarah Mulligan (DSD) in 1:17:42. Peter Somba (29:33) and Siobhán O’Doherty (Borrisokane) (34:17) took victories in the six-mile race. Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers) was second in 29:37 in the six mile race.
At the Irish Milers Club meeting in Greystones yesterday, Clonmel brothers William and Kevin Maunsell impressed over 5000m, with William leading the field home in 14:17.35 ahead of Kevin (14:20.49) and Kilkenny’s Brian Maher (14:20.85).
Carla Sweeney (WSAF) 2:09.14 ran a world junior B qualifying time (2:09.20), Rose Finnegan (Bohermeen) 2:09.54.
In Clermont, Florida on Saturday night, Adam McMullen (Crusaders) opened his season with a 7.75m long jump, while Amy Foster (City of Lisburn) took victory over 100m in 11.54.
Source: Athletics Ireland
