Edenderry's Cian Crampton broke his own Irish record to win a major championship medal.
Offaly's Cian Crampton has become the first Irish athlete to win a field medal at an under 18 European Championship.
The Edenderry discus thrower won bronze after breaking the national under 18 record with a throw of 60.55 at the championships in Slovakia.
Crampton secured his place in the final after throwing a season's best on his first effort in the first round.
After the final he paid tribute to his club and coach:
🗣️"I got the bronze medal last year and this is even better. There's something about the European U18's"
— Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) July 19, 2024
Cian Crampton reacts after claiming a European U18 Bronze medal and breaking the U18 National Discus record 🎤💚#BanskaBystrica2024 @Ask123ie pic.twitter.com/PHjmY7wYUr
It proved a successful championships for Ireland who returned from Banska Bystrica with five medals.
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