Ireland Secure 35 Medals at World Masters Athletics Championships

The World Masters Athletics Championships in Gothenburg proved to be a historic event for Team Ireland, with athletes showcasing their exceptional talent on the global stage. Irish athletes delivered memorable performances, bringing home an impressive total of 35 medals: 12 gold, 13 silver, and 10 bronze. Below is a detailed summary of the medal winners who contributed to this remarkable achievement.

Gold Medal Winners (12)

• John MacDermott (Sligo), M80
  • 200m Hurdles: John set a new World Record with a time of 36.02 seconds.
  • 80m Hurdles
  • 400m
• Anne Gilshinan, W60
  • 1500m: Anne broke the World Record, finishing in 4:59.45.
• Annette Kealy (Raheny), W55
  • 10k Road Race
• Edel Maguire (Clonliffe), W65
  • High Jump
• Michelle Kenny, W45
  • 8k Cross Country
• Annette Quaid, W45
  • 400m
• Fiona Kehoe (Kilmore), W40
  • 1500m
• W40 Team, 8k Cross Country
  • Fiona Gettings, Karla Doran, Rachel Murphy
• W55 Team, Half-Marathon
  • Annette Kealy, Irene Clements, Donna Evans
• M45 Team, 4x400m Relay
  • Ger Cremin, Keith Pollard, Jim Phelan, Carlton Haddock

Silver Medal Winners (13)

• Sinead McConnell (Finn Valley), W55
  • 10k Road Walk
  • 5k Track Walk
• Annette Kealy (Raheny), W55
  • 8k Cross Country
  • Half-Marathon
• Rachel Akers, W35
  • Weight Throw
• John Dwyer, M40
  • Weight Throw
• Edel Maguire, W65
  • 400m
• Carlton Haddock, M55
  • 400m
• Irene Clements, W60
  • Half-Marathon
• Brian Lynch, M70
  • 1500m
• W45 Team, 8k Cross Country
  • Michelle Kenny, Catherine O'Connor, Donnellan
• W50 Team, 8k Cross Country
  • Breda Gaffney, Michelle Lannon, Annette Kealy
• W40 Team, 4x400m Relay
  • Snezana Bechtina, Sinead O'Regan, Edel Maguire, Annette Quaid

Bronze Medal Winners (10)

• Geraldine Finegan (North East Runners), W55
  • Heptathlon
  • Pole Vault
• Shane Sheridan (DSD), M65
  • 100m
• Joe Gough, M70
  • 800m
• Rachel Akers, W35
  • Hammer
• Laura Frey, W35
  • 400m Hurdles
• Edel Maguire, W65
  • 200m
• Fiona Gettings, W40
  • 8k Cross Country
• Sinead McConnell, W55
  • 20k Road Walk
• Sean McMullin, M75
  • 20k Road Walk

Team Ireland's success at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Gothenburg is a testament to the athletes' dedication, training, and perseverance. With multiple world records and a wealth of medals across various disciplines, the Irish athletes have once again demonstrated their quality on the international stage. Their achievements inspire not only the athletics community but the entire nation, highlighting the spirit and talent within Ireland's masters athletics ranks.

Featured Image: John MacDermott in full flight, by Mikael Stenmark