Ava O’Connor Finishes Eighth In 3000m Steeplechase At The European U23 Championships.

The finals took place in Bergen in Norway.

Tullamore Harriers runner Ava O’Connor finished in eighth spot in 3000m steeplechase final at the European U23 Championships.

The Laois athlete was in sixth position headings towards the finish before a stumble at the final water jump disrupted her rhythm. 

Meanwhile, James Saunders competed in the Shot Putt, Javelin, and Discus at the Irish Para Athletics Finals in Dublin. 

He came away winning two All Ireland medals which included silver in the Javelin and bronze in the Shot Putt. 

Elsewhere, Eileen Kenny earned a gold medal in the Over-75 category Irish Runner 10 Mile Race. 

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