Results Summary from National Senior T&F Championships Day 4 2020
Titles for Coffey, Finn and Healy
Athletics Ireland National Senior T&F Championships 2020 - Day 4
Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
Sunday August 30th 2020
Clean Sweep for Cork in Women's Pole Vault
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The final day of the 147th consecutive Irish National Athletics championships was another success one for Cork athletes, coming away with three titles, with two Silver and a Bronze, along with many more fine performances.
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| Phil Healy, Bandon AC, National 200m Champion 2020 | Michelle Finn, Leevale AC, National Steeplechase Champion 2020 | Orla Coffey, Carraig na bhFear AC, National Pole Vault Champion 2020 |
The main focus will clearly be on the three titles gained; Phil Healy, Bandon AC, in the Women's 200m, Michelle Finn, Leevale AC, in the Women's 3000m Steeplechase, and Orla Coffey, Carraig na bhFear AC, in the Women's Pole Vault.
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| Una Brice, Leevale AC | Ciara Hickey, Blarney Inniscarra AC | Una Samuels, Leevale AC |
However it was this latter event, the Women's Pole Vault, that produced a clean sweep for Cork, with Una Brice, Leevale AC taking Silver, on countback, from Orla Coffey, while Ciara Hickey, Blarney inniscarra AC brought home the Bronze. Cork weren't finished there, as Leevale AC clubmates Una Samuels and Sara Zia-Buckley took fourth and fifth places respectively, giving Cork the top five places in the event - literally, a 'tour-de-force' for the Cork Women Vaulters.
Phil Healy, Bandon AC, added the 200m Title to her 100m Title, won last weekend, while Michelle Finn, Leevale AC also added to here 5k Gold from last weekend, claiming the 3000m Steeplechase Title this afternoon, running away from the rest of the field from the outset, and winning with a margin of almost 90 seconds, in what was here fourth race of the Championships.
Michelle Finn, Leevale AC
Blessed art thou amongst women <grin> - Michael Healy, Youghal AC, was the only Cork man to medal today, adding the Weigh for Distance Silver to his Bronze in the Discus, which he won yesterday
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Healy completes double to round out stirring championships
Healy on the double to round out stirring championships
Phil Healy (Bandon) rounded out a stirring two weekends of competition at the Irish Life Health National Senior & U23 Athletics Championships by winning the 200m in 23.57 at Morton Stadium today (August 30).
It was another sprint double for the fastest Irish woman sprinter in history, having won the 100m last week, as she held off Sarah Lavin (Emerald) who was second in the 200m in 23.74 and Lauren Roy (City of Lisburn), who won the U23 race, in 24.55. Healy was aptly wearing number 12 in what was her 12th national senior title.
Michelle Finn (Leevale) won her second title of the championships in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase comfortably in 9:59.72 from Aoibhinn McGoldrick (Raheny Shamrock), who also bagged U23 gold, (Raheny Shamrock) in 11:25.51 and Emily Grennan (Tullamore Harriers) in third 11:35.30. The silver and bronze medallists also recorded respective club records.
Sarah Quinn (St Colman’s South Mayo) won a close battle in the 100m hurdles in 13.67 from Lilly-Ann O’Hora (Dooneen), who was leading coming to the last hurdle, in 13.73. Molly Scott (SLOT) was third in 14.11. Quinn and Scott were gold and silver in the U23 category.
Micheala Walsh (Swinford) had been quiet these championships having not competed in any throwing events to date but she won a good senior women’s shot put competition with 14.19m and U23 gold along with it. Ciara Sheehy (Emerald) won silver with 13.85m and Casey Mulvey (Inny Vale) the bronze with 13.66m. Kate O’Connor (St Gerard’s Dundalk) was just outside the medals with a best of 13.58.
Ebony Hogan won senior and U23 (Birr AC) gold in the women’s 28lbs weight for distance with 6.84m from Casey Mulvey (Inny Vale) with 6.67m and Zoe Mohan (Cushinstown) with 6.60m.
There were plenty of personal bests in the women’s pole vault which was won by 17-year-old Orla Coffey (Carraig na Bfhear) with a best of 3.50m. Una Brice (Leevale) was second with a personal best of 3.50m. Ciara Hickey (Blarney/Inniscara) was third with 3.40m.
Iseult O’Donnell (Raheny Shamrock) rounded out the women’s races with powerful sprint finish to win the women’s 800m in 2:09.13 from Amy O’Donoghue (Emerald) in 2:09.99 and Claire Mooney (Naas) in 2:10.53.
Double joy for Kelly brothers
Finn Valley brothers John, and James Kelly, took an excellent one-two in the senior men’s shot put which also brought respective gold medals in the senior and U23 category. John Kelly had an excellent series and won the senior title with a best of 18.40m. James Kelly took silver and U23 gold with 16.48m while Sean Breathnach (Galway City Harriers) had to settle for bronze with 16.39m.
Breathnach, the affable Galway man, didn’t have to wait too long for another gold medal and 18th national title when he won the men’s 56lbs weight for distance with a best of 8.24m. Michael Healy (Youghal) was second with 7.55m and John Dwyer (Templemore) third with 7.19m.
Gerard O’Donnell (Carrick on Shannon) won his fifth 110m hurdles outdoor title, and fourth in-a-row, with a commanding 13.96 second victory. Nelvin Appiah (Longford) was second in 14.77 with Shane Aston (Trim) third in 14.90.
Rory Chesser (Ennis Track) was another building up the national titles with his seventh 3,000m steeplechase gold in a solo 9:39.62 from his clubmate Mark Hanrahan in second in 10:04.78 and Joseph Haynes (Armagh) in third in 10:09.57.
Marcus Lawler (SLOT) won a competitive men’s 200m in 20.95 from Mark Smyth (Raheny Shamrock), who won U23 gold, in 21.01 and 400m champion Chris O’Donnell (North Sligo) in third in 21.17.
Yuri Kanash (West Waterford) was delighted with his senior pole vault title with a best clearance of 4.50m from Shane Power (St Joseph’s), who won the U23 title, with 4.40m and Michael Bowler (Enniscorthy) with 4.40m.
Harry Purcell’s (Trim) winning roar summed up an emotional and significant 148th consecutive national championship in the 800m in 1:52.49. It was a brilliant tactical run from the Trim athlete with rising stars Cian McPhillips (Longford) and Louis O’Loughlin (Donore Harriers) second and third in 1:52.78 and 1:53.83 respectively.
The championships were a testament to the athletes, coaches, officials and all the Athletics Ireland stakeholders and it will hopefully be in a position to welcome back the fans next year.
Top Results
Irish Life Health National Senior & U23 Athletics Championships Day 3 & 4 2020
Women
200m
Phil Healy (Bandon) 23.57, 2. Sarah Lavin (Emerald) 23.74, 3. Lauren Roy U23 (City of Lisburn) 24.55
800m
Iseult O’Donnell (Raheny Shamrock) 2:09.13, 2. Amy O’Donoghue (Emerald) 2:09.99, 3. Claire Mooney (Naas) 2:10.53
3,000m steeplechase
Michelle Finn (Leevale) 9:59.72, 2. Aoibhinn McGoldrick U23 (Raheny Shamrock) 11:25.51, 3. Emily Grennan (Tullamore Harriers) 11:35.30
100m hurdles
Sarah Quinn U23 (St Colman’s South Mayo) 13.67, 2. Lilly-Ann O’Hora (Dooneen) 13.73, 3. Molly Scott U23 (SLOT) 14.11
5,000m race walk
Kate Veale (West Waterford) 24:51.49, 2. Ruth Monaghan (Sligo) 25:42.20, 3. Maria Flynn (Naas) 26:06.73
Triple Jump
Saragh Buggy (St Abban’s) 12.97m CBP, 2. Grace Furlong U23 (Waterford) 12.27m, 3. Kim O’Hare U23 (Raheny Shamrock) 11.34m
Pole vault
Orla Coffey (Carraig na Bfhear) 3.50m, 2. Una Brice (Leevale) 3.50m, 3. Ciara Hickey U23 (Blarney/Inniscara) 3.40m
Shot put
Micheala Walsh U23 (Swinford) 14.19m, 2. Ciara Sheehy (Emerald) 13.85m, 3. Casey Mulvey (Inny Vale) 13.66m
Discus
Niamh Fogarty U23 (Raheny Shamrock) 49.46m, 2. Ciara Sheehy (Emerald) 41.94m, 3. Casey Mulvey (Inny Vale) 41.17m
Weight for Distance 28lbs
Ebony Hogan U23 (Birr AC) 6.84m, 2. Casey Mulvey (Inny Vale) 6.67m, 3. Zoe Mohan U23 (Cushinstown) 6.60m
Men
200m
1. Marcus Lawler (SLOT) 20.95, 2. Mark Smyth U23 (Raheny Shamrock) 21.01, 3. Chris O’Donnell U23 (North Sligo) 21.17
800m
Harry Purcell (Trim) 1:52.49, 2. Cian McPhillips (Longford) 1:52.78, 3. Louis O’Loughlin (Donore Harriers) 1:53.83
10,000m
Sean Tobin (Clonmel) 29:35.14, 2. Eric Keogh (Donore Harriers) 29:36.21, 3. Hugh Armstrong (Ballina) 29:39.74
3,000m steeplechase
Rory Chesser (Ennis Track) 9:39.62, 2. Mark Hanrahan (Ennis Track) 10:04.78, 3. Joseph Haynes (Armagh) 10:09.57
110m hurdles
Gerard O’Donnell (Carrick-on-Shannon) 13.96, 2. Nelvin Appiah (Longford) 14.77, 3. Shane Aston (Trim) 14.90
10,000m race walk
Callum Wilkinson (Togher) 39:52.05, 2. David Kenny (Farranfore/Maine Valley) 41:38.45, 3. Brendan Boyce (Finn Valley) 42:19.19.89
Triple Jump
Jai Benson U23 (Lagan Valley) 14.53m, 2. Michael Alajiki (Dundealgan) 14.40m, 3. Mark Burton U23 (City of Lisburn) 14.29m
Pole Vault
Yuri Kanash (West Waterford) 4.50m, 2. Shane Power U23 (St Joseph’s) 4.40m, 3. Michael Bowler (Enniscorthy) 4.40m
Shot Put
John Kelly (Finn Valley) 18.40m, James Kelly U23 (Finn Valley) 16.48m, Sean Breathnach (Galway City Harriers) 16.39m
Discus
Colin Quirke (Crusaders) 55.50m, 2. Eoin Sheridan (Clonliffe Harriers) 52.22m, 3. Michael Healy (Youghal) 44.04m
Weight for distance 56lbs
Sean Breathnach (Galway City Harriers) 8.24m, 2. Michael Healy (Youghal) 7.55m, 3. John Dwyer (Templemore) 7.19m
Photos
Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Album
Videos
Orla Coffey Interview
Michelle Finn Interview
Orla Coffey Interview
Results Featuring Cork Athletes
Results - Men's Weight for Distance Championship
Results - Women's 200m Final
Results - Women's 200m Heat 1
Results - Women's 200m Heat 2
Results - Women's 800m Final Championship
Results - Women's 3000m Steeplechase Championship
Results - Women's Pole Vault Championship
Results - Women's Shot Put Championship
Results - Women's Weight for Distance Championship
