from AAI website Irish Olympians Robert Heffernan and Olive Loughnane ended the year in fine style by adding another Irish title to their collections at the championships held in Santry Demesne on Saturday last. Heffernan won the 30k title, but had to give second best to his training partner Francesco Fernandez from Spain, who was competing as a guest, after a closely fought race.
Olive Loughnane won the 20k title easily, but second placed Laura Reynolds qualified for next year’s European under 23 championships with another fine effort from the Mohill athlete.
Irish Mens 30km Championships
1. Robert Heffernan Togher A.C. 2-08-59
2. Brendan Boyce Milford A.C. 2-23-38
3. John Egan Bree A,C. 2-29-39
4. Sean McMullin Mullingar Hrs. 3-18-01
Open 30km.
1. Francisco Fernandez Agrupaejido, Spain 2-07-34
2. Ben Wears Redcar RWC, England 2-28-53
3. Paul Evennett Redcar RWC, England 2-39-15
Irish Womens 20km Championships
1. Olive Loughnane Loughrea A.C. 1-33-16
2. Laura Reynolds Mohill A.C. 1-44-50 (Euro U.23 Std.)
Open 20km
1. Paul Fitzpatrick Shercock A.C. 1-36-03
2. Tim Healy Togher A.C. 1-42-28
Open 10km
1. Jimmy McDonald 50-39