Two Dublin athletes were among the stars to shine at last weekend’s National Championships in Santry’s Morton Stadium as next month’s Tokyo Olympics moves into focus.
Eighteen-year-old sprint sensation Rhasidat Adeleke came out on top in a thrilling 100m final.
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The Tallaght ace crossed the line in a blistering 11.29 to set a new championship record and sit just 0.01 seconds off the all-time Irish record.
Thomas Anthony Pitkin of Clonliffe Harriers AC, Dublin, on his way to winning his heat in the Men’s 400m during day one of the Irish Life Health National Senior Championships at Morton Stadium in Santry, Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
Adeleke just edged out Molly Scott (11.46) in second place, and Aoife Lynch (11.69) in third.
UCD’s Sarah Healy (20) also enjoyed a resounding 1500m victory in 4 mins 15.08 secs .
Ellie Hartnett of U.C.D. AC, Dublin, leads the field whilst competing in the Women’s 1500m during day one of the Irish Life Health National Senior Championships at Morton Stadium in Santry, Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Siofra Cleirigh Buttner of Dundrum South Dublin AC, right, and Jenna Bromell of Emerald AC, Limerick, competing in the Women’s 800m during day one of the Irish Life Health National Senior Championships at Morton Stadium in Santry, Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Mark Milner of UCD AC, Dublin, centre, competing in the Men’s 800m during day one of the Irish Life Health National Senior Championships at Morton Stadium in Santry, Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Philip Conway, far left, with Men’s Hammer medallists, from left, Brendan O’Donnell of Lifford Strabane AC, Donegal, silver, Sean Mockler of Moycarkey Coolcroo AC, Tipperary, gold, and Simon Galligan of Clonliffe Harriers AC, Dublin, bronze, during day one of the Irish Life Health National Senior Championships at Morton Stadium in Santry, Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
