The European Athletics U18 Championships get underway in Rieti, Italy this morning, with Ireland's next generation of athletics talent beginning their bid for international success across four days of competition.
A 25 strong Irish team has been selected for the championships, with athletes competing across the track, field, race walks and combined events. Day one features plenty of Irish interest, including Lucie Cawley and Ally Duffy in the 2000m steeplechase, three Irish athletes in the 400 metres, Tara Laverty in the discus, and Emer Purtill beginning her two day heptathlon campaign. Several of the team arrive in excellent form after standout performances during the domestic season and will be hoping to make a strong start in Italy.
Below are the Irish athletes in action today, along with their start times, clubs and events.
⏰ 7:35am - 🏃♂️ Lucie Cawley (Sligo AC) - Women's 2000m Steeplechase Heat 1
⏰ 7:48pm - 🏃♂️ Ally Duffy (Tullamore Harriers) - Women's 2000m Steeplechase Heat 2
⏰ 8:10am - 🏃♂️ Emer Purtill (Dooneen AC) - Hepathlon 100m Hurdles Heat 1
⏰ 8:56am - 🏃♂️ Jack Collins (Tralee Harriers) - Men's 800m Hurdles Heat 4
⏰ 10:15am -🏃♂️ Emer Purtill (Dooneen AC) - Hepathlon Hugh Jump Group B
⏰ 2:30pm - 🏃♂️ Tara Lavery (Carrick Aces AC) - Women's Discus Throw Group A
⏰ 3:05pm - 🏃♂️ Emer Purtill (Dooneen AC) - Hepathlon Shot Put Group A
⏰ 4:58pm - 🏃♂️ Ethan Carr (Ballymena & Antrim AC) - Men's 400m Heat 5
⏰ 5:17pm - 🏃♂️ Aisling Shevlin (Ratoath AC) - Women's 400m Heat 2
⏰ 5:31pm - 🏃♂️ Evelyn Kwik (Dundrum South Dublin AC) - Women's 400m Heat 4
⏰ 6:00pm - 🏃♂️ Emer Purtill (Dooneen AC) - Hepathlon 200m Heat Yet Not Allocated
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📺 Watch Live Women's Discus @ 2.30pm
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📊 Results
We wish all of our future Irish stars in action in Italy today the very best of luck.
