Longford AC athlete’s take home national U20 track and field medals

Longford AC had a number of athletics securing medals at the national U20 track and field championships.

Robin Og Murphy won gold in the U20 3000m walk in a time of 14:49. A third national title for Murphy this summer having won gold at the school’s and Juvenile championships.

Emma Brennan won silver after a strong performance in the 3000m Steeplechase. Brennan posting 11:22.39 behind Dearbhla Allen of St. Peters in Lurgan.

Whereas, Sean Grealy ran well in the 100m but narrowly missed out on a qualifying place.

Precious Akpe-Moses of Blackrock AC stole the headlines in the sprints with a pair of impressive wins in the U20 100m and a championship record of 23.66 in the 200m.

Sean Doggett of Athenry AC came out on top in what was a hugely competitive field in the men’s 400m. Doggett claimed gold while clocking a time of 47.08.

Nick Griggs (CNDR Track Club) made a winning return to national championship action to win the U23 800m (1:52.46), while Eimear Maher (DSD) set a CR in the U23 1500m (4:22.80).

Records also fell in the walks as Aisling Lane of Mullingar Harriers recorded a time of 13:54.98 in the U23 3000m walk, while Matthew Newell (Tuam AC) stormed his way to gold in the U20 5000m walk in 20:43.96,