Irish In Action Across The States: NCAA Outdoor Season Swings Into Life

The U.S. collegiate outdoor season really comes to life this weekend, with a packed schedule of meets across the country and a large Irish contingent in action across multiple states.

Competition is already underway, with the Raleigh Relays getting things started yesterday, setting the tone for what is a busy few days ahead.

Raleigh Relays

Raleigh, North Carolina | Thursday March 26th – Saturday March 28th

The action began on Thursday with a number of Irish distance runners already on the track.

Liam Lyons (Holy Cross) produced a standout run in the 1500m, finishing 3rd in 3:38.38, a new personal best.
Cormac Dixon (Providence College) competed in the same event, placing 203rd in 3:56.37.
Seán Cronin (La Salle) finished 31st in 3:43.72, while Nathan Cremin (Montreat College) placed 76th in 3:48.00.

Over longer distances, Noah Harris (University of Tennessee) finished 42nd in the 5000m in 14:07.19, while Scott Fagan (Iona University) placed 94th in the 10000m in 32:11.39.

Attention now turns to the remaining schedule across Friday and Saturday.

This evening sees Gemma Galvin (Providence College) and Cara Laverty (Providence College) in the 1500m, alongside Anna Gardiner (Providence College) and Jane Buckley (Providence College) in the 5000m. Grace Weigele (Stony Brook) also lines up in the 5000m, while Grace Richardson (Kilkenny City Harriers) and Heather Murphy (Montreat College) compete in the 10000m.

Tomorrow, Conall Rogers (Northeastern University) is in action in the 800m, while Killian Fahy (University of North Carolina) competes in the 4x400m relay.

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Terry Long Florida State Relays

Tallahassee, Florida | Friday March 27th

Two Florida athletes are in action at the Terry Long Florida State Relays.

Nicole Dinan lines up in the Women’s 800m and will also feature in the Women’s 4x400m relay. Lucy-May Sleeman competes in the Women’s 200m and joins Dinan in the Women’s 4x400m relay.

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Joyce Morton-Kief Invite

Illinois, USA | From Friday March 27th

Ashleigh McArdle (DePaul University) has a busy schedule, competing in the High Jump, 200m, 100m hurdles and Javelin throw.

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WashU Invite

St. Louis, Missouri | Friday March 27th

Sarah Hosey (University of Tulsa) and Eimear McCarroll (Bradley University) both compete in the 1500m this evening.

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UMass Lowell D’Amour Invitational

Lowell, Massachusetts | Friday March 27th

Una Brice (UMass Lowell) is in action in the Pole Vault.

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Clyde Hart Classic

Waco, Texas | Friday March 27th – Saturday March 28th

Kate Doherty (Dundrum South Dublin AC) is in action in the 400m hurdles on today and returns tomorrow for the 400m.

Conor Kelly (University of Texas) also lines up in the 400m tomorrow.

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Victor Lopez Classic

Houston, Texas | Friday March 27th – Saturday March 28th

Susie Nestor (Rice University) is in action in the 800m today.

Tomorrow, Sean Aigboboh (University of Houston) competes in both the 100m and the 4x100m relay.

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Charles Austin Classic

San Marcos, Texas | Saturday March 28th

Victoria Amiadamen (Texas State University) lines up in the 400m hurdles tomorrow.

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Jack Christiansen Invitational

Fort Collins, Colorado | Saturday March 28th

Gavin Cougle (University of Wyoming) is set to compete in both the 100m and 200m.

Oisín Ó Gailín (Finn Valley AC) lines up as an unattached athlete in both the 1500m and 5000m.

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Hurricane Collegiate Invitational

Miami, Florida | Saturday March 28th

David Davitt (University of Pennsylvania) competes in the 400m.

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Jaylin Rainford Invite

Texas, USA | Saturday March 28th

Claire Crowley (Boston College) lines up in the 10000m.

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With Irish athletes spread right across the United States this weekend, the outdoor season is up and running in earnest, with a steady stream of performances expected as athletes begin building towards championship season later in the year.

Image: Florida State Track