National Childrens Games & U12 Championships

National Childrens Games & U12 Championships

National Childrens Games & U12 Championships
Well done to all our juveniles who were out representing the club at the National Children's
Games & U12 Championships held in Tullamore. As with any National Championship, the
standard is extremely high and medals are very hard won. We must give a special mention
to all those who qualified through to the Nationals it shows the great work they are putting
in at the track week in week out. The club were also very lucky to have some medal winners.
Leo Smith finished 3rd in the U12 High Jump with a jump of 1.28m. The duo of Ava Brophy
and Meabh Kearney took home two sets of medals when they won gold in the U11 Pairs
Long Jump and 3rd in the 600m. Also in action on the day were Hannah Condron and Marnie
Delaney in the U9 300m. Hannah and Marnie teamed up with Ciara Kearney and Beatrice
McMahon in the U9 4X100m relay. In the boys U12 4X100m relay Liam Doyle, Tom Condron,
Reuben Kelly and Leo Smith ran strong legs to finish 2nd in their heat. Leo and Liam also
competed in the U12 Boys Long Jump where they recorded marks of 4.09m and 3.79m.
Edward McDonald finished 10 th in the U12 Shot Putt with a throw of 8.00m. Shana Timmons
finished 4th in the U12 60m sprint, while Penelope McMahon was just outside the medals
when she finished 5th in the U12 Girls 600m. The U12 relay of Meabh, Ava, Penelope and
Shana also finished 2nd in their heat.
Well done to all the athletes and coaches on their super performances and also to their
parents for their support throughout the year.

Fit4Life Summer League - Stage 4 Barrowhouse
Well done to all 178 finishers who took part in Stage 4 of our Fit4Life Summer League on a
beautiful evening in Barrowhouse. Kristian Redmond (13:08) was first home with Leah
Lawler first female across the line in 14:18. The next stage will take place in Wolfhill on
Wednesday 2 nd July at 7:30pm.

Tailteann Games
Well done to Joshua Crosby on his excellent performance at the Tailteann Interprovincial
Games held in Carlow on Saturday. In the Boys Shot Putt Joshua threw 13.05m which saw
him finish in 4th place.

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