O’Hanlon Races to Record Gary O’Hanlon of Clonliffe Harriers was in sparkling form on Saturday as he sped to victory in the National 50 kilometres championship held over a ten lap course in Donadea Forest Park.
O’Hanlon looked impressive as he came home in a national record time of 2:59.19 – well clear of second place finisher- Raivis Zakis of West Waterford AC who finished second in 3:13.44. Peter Mooney (100 Marathon Club) finished third in 3:16.11 and Steven McKeague was fourth in 3:16.41. Justin Maxwell (East Coast) finished fifth in 3:17.24 and Mike Cunningham (Bilboa AC) was sixth in 3:28.45.
There was an impressive performance too by Orna Dilworth of Sportsworld Running Club who won the women’s title in 3:43.06. Olwyn Dunne (Crusaders AC) finished second in 4:13.23 and Donna McLoughlin was third in 4:21.35. Deirdre Finn (100 Marathon Club) was fourth in 4:27.49 and Kate Kelly finished fifth in 4:28.40.
Full results attached.
