JFK Park hosted the Juvenile Wexford cross country championships, for uneven age groups, in sun drenched October sunshine. It proved to be a wonderful day with over forty USAC under age athletes in action, in one of the most picturesque cross country settings imaginable. The organisers started the day with a non-championship U9 event over 500m. The Striders had Isabella OβConnor and Sarah Lillis get us off to a great start in the girls event, with both finishing off their races in style and Sarah winning her first county medal. The boys had seven starters, Donagh Grennan, TJ Murphy, Sam Dowling, Darragh Mackey, Fionn McEochaidh, Liam OβBrien and Maitiu Wall, all of whom finished in medal winning positions. It was quite a sight to see these lads hurtling down the home straight, battling for those all important finishing positions. The Under 11’s raced over one lap of 1.5km and the medal winning Heather Costello led home the Striders team that also included Ava Kehoe and Ailbhe Mackey. The BU11’s were led home by Cormac Delaney and the team that included Eanna Grennan and Max Murphy all finished in the top ten and secured a fantastic team silver medal. The ever reliable Sean Lennon produced a career best performance, finishing a close up second place and leading the Striders A team to a
gold in the team event. Tommaso Hickey in fourth place had his best run of the season and further top ten finishes from Luca O’Connor, Ronan Shannon, Olan Delaney and Charlie Alfred ensured that boys also landed the team silver medal at this age group. Over 3.5km Isabel Bawden’s top ten finish was the pick of the GU15 team, which also include strong performances from Hazel Hickey and Aisling Ryan. Despite being a year out of age, Myles Hewlett produced a stunning performance to lead home Ben Wall, Aidan Shannon and Robert Wall – a Striders 1-2-3-4. Ben Myers and Oisin McEochaidh were also inside the top ten, and it was no surprise that the Striders won gold and silver team medals. The U17 girls, Clodagh Foran and Aisling Power ran really well, both finishing in the top ten. Aaron Browne, in third place, led home Adam O’Connor and Ryan Kielthy, to take another team gold. All our under age athletes performed really well and then most stayed on to cheer on the senior athletes. A big well
done to all athletes and parents.
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United Striders Athletic Club is in Kilmacow.9 hours ago
Well done to all our young Striders who took part in the Kilmacow Inter-club competition between St. Joseph's Athletic Club, St Senans AC, Waterford AC and United Striders Athletic Club yesterday evening. The kids put in great performances all around. Unfortunately, we didn't win the cup on this occasion, but had a great day out nonetheless πIt was a lovely way to finish off the season. Well done to all involved π Enjoy the summer break. We look forward to seeing you all again next season πͺ. Go Striders! ππ»ββοΈππΌ ... See MoreSee Less
2 days ago
County Track & Field, evening 1, EnniscorthyLuckily the rain held off to give us an enjoyable & rewarding evening, with a mix of age categories of U18, U19, Novice, Masters O35, Masters O50 and the very coveted Senior category.
3 Senior County titles - Thomas Harrington, David Larkin, Joe Lillis.
A fantastic mix of results with many Senior medals earned to take county titles. The men took 1, 2 & 3 in the Senior 800m and again in the Senior 5,000m.
Turnout was low, but the Striders made their appearance known. I thought maybe it was my eye sight as there was often a squibble of rain, but no, it was the Striders men or Kate coming again in another race, that familiar singlet of black with the white stripe making yet another round of the track!!!
A special mention and thanks to our Chair George Delaney and Sandra Young for taking charge of the registrations and results for the evening. And of course to all of the Wexford Athletics officials.
And to cap off a great evening, our ladies team was 3rd, and the men won the 4x400m Senior relays.
Drum roll please: π₯π₯π₯
Emma Hannon
1st U18 1,500m
3rd Senior 4x100m relay
Kate Reidy
1st Novice 3,000m
3rd Senior 200m
3rd Senior 4x400m relay
Sonya Byrne
1st Masters O35 400m
3rd Senior 4x400m relay
Aine Cullen
1st Masters O35 Shot Putt
2nd Senior Shot Putt
3rd Masters O35 1,500m
Sandra Young
3rd Senior 4x400m relay
(after a busy evening of officiating!)
David Larkin
1st Senior 200m
2nd Senior 800m
(4th Senior 5,000m)
1st Senior 4x400m relay
Thomas Harrington
1st Senior 800m
2nd Senior 200m
2nd Senior 5,000m
1st Senior 4x400m relay
Joe Lillis
1st Senior 5,000m
1st Masters O35 1,500m
3rd Senior 800m
1st Senior 4x400m relay
John McGrath
2nd Masters O35 1,500m
3rd Senior 5,000m
1st Senior 4x400m relay
Pat O'Callaghan
1st Masters O50 1,500m
A special mention to Padraig Hore, who didn't get to start the 100m due to an old injury flaring up. We really hope you can make it back next week.
Reminder of evening 2 next Wednesday 6th of July in Enniscorthy. See you there. ... See MoreSee Less
5 days ago
AI registered : support our county clubs: great to see club runs back, best of luck Menapians Athletic ClubMenapians A.C. are holding a 5K Road Race on 1st July.Register at: menapians5kroadrace.itsyourrace.com
Wexford County Council Sport Ireland Healthy Wexford Menapians Athletic Club ... See MoreSee Less
2 weeks ago
Emma competing in the u14 girls 1500m at Leinsters ... See MoreSee LessForms
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