We have come to expect warm sunny conditions in Tallaght for the club’s annual 1500, 200 and 4x400m championships, and the 2024 edition did not disappoint. Beautiful late August sunshine greeted us on Saturday morning, as Sportsworlders began to arrive at the West Dublin venue from 8.20. There was excitement in the air as Aileen and Emily handed out numbers, and we set out on our warm ups.
After a couple of strides, the women lined up for the 1500 and a very competitive race ensued. In the end, I managed to edge out club newcomer Lorna in second and Aoife in third. It was fantastic to see a large number of club newcomers lining out and running awesome races. At the end of the race, Emily could not contain her excitement about teams for the upcoming cross-country season.
The men followed quickly after the women crossed the line. In a speedy race, Karol prevailed with Paul taking silver and Donal bronze.
The 200m races followed, and getting to the start line of this race was an achievement after the exertions of the 1500m. Gearoid Crowley surprised us all with his speed, edging out David Saunders in a very exciting race. While Stephanie Bergin and myself won the women’s races.
The 4×400 had all the chaos and excitement as a day in the Colosseum, with the lead changing several times over the four laps. Stephen O’Donnell held on in the final lap to lead his team of Aoife Carroll. Declan Brady and Stephan DeVries to victory.
A morning like Saturday reminds us all why we love sportsworld and running. The sense of camaraderie (with a competitive edge) and fun was infectious. As always, a morning like this would not be possible without volunteers, led by Emily and Aileen. On behalf of everyone who got the opportunity to run, thanks to each and every volunteer and supporter.
Congratulations to all our medal winners today 1500m Women 1st Elaine Kennedy 2nd Lorna Sheehan 3rd Aoife Carroll Over 40 1st Caroline Conway 2nd Stephanie Bergin 3rd Linda Prendergast Over 45 1st Lisa Singleton 2nd Maria Finnegan Over 50 1st Anna Delaney Over 55 1st Noelle Brown
Results by Aileen Melody
1500m Men
1st Karol Cronin
2nd Paul O Beirne
3rd Donal Brennan
Over45
1st Adam Furlong
Over 50
1st Karl Shevlin
2nd Nevan King
3rd Jose Chapa
Over 55
1st Ed McEntee
Over 60
1st Declan Brady
Over 70
1st Brian Carthy
In the 200 m for the Women there were 2 races
Senior
1st Elaine Kennedy
2nd Caroline Conway
3rd Lorna Sheehan
Master
1st Stephanie Bergin
2nd Maria Finnegan
3rd Carmel Breen
Mens 200m only 1 race
1st Gearoid Crowley
2nd David Saunders
3rd Stephan DeVries
Relay
1st Stephen O Donnell
Aoife Carroll
Declan Brady
Rachel Calvey
2nd Lorna Sheehan
Roisin McMahon
Michelle Burke
Bronwyn Murphy White
3rd Kate Burke
Anna Delaney
Karl Shevlin
Elaine Kennedy
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