Heartwarming return and celebration for Sonia 5k in Cobh Sonia O’Sullivan’s journey came full circle at the Sonia 5K in association with Euromedic Ireland. The event organised by Athletics Ireland marked the 20th Anniversary of Irish athletics icon Sonia O’Sullivan’s historic victory in the 5,000 metres at the IAAF World

The 100m may be, for many, the showcase event of the Olympic Games: the ultimate measure of the fastest man or woman on earth. But it is the marathon, the ultimate battle of endurance, attrition and resilience, which epitomises the Olympic spirit more than any other event on the athletics

BLE Championships- Santry June 15/16, 1996 We go all the way back to 1996 ahead of the year’s National Senior Championships. The Atlanta Olympics were just around the corner but if you check out the results, not much has changed!   Men 100 M 1 N Ryan Nenagh 10.74 2

Sonia sets the world alight 21 years ago this week Sonia O’Sullivan set the still standing World best of 5:25.36 for 2000m. Many have tried, but none have succeeded in besting that mark. Watch the race video and read more here.   Tom Barr takes Worlds title Thomas Barr was

The race is on: Irish 800m runners and the two-minute barrier There is only one time that matters in the women’s 800m, and that is 1:59.99. More challenging than the 4 minute mile for men, the two-minute barrier is what every female half miler worth her salt aims to break.

Farah toppled as Doha dazzles The Doha Diamond League sparkled with two triple jumpers over 18m for the first time in one competition. Jasmin Stowers announced herself on the world stage with 12.35 seconds in the 100m hurdles. Mo Farah was toppled in the men’s 3,000m and much, much more.

Sonia O’Sullivan is set to be a special guest at the Ballymote 5km inter firms challenge today in Ballymote and she will be looking on to see can a relay attempt break her still-standing 2,000m world record. Before the fun and games will be the sub 4 mile challenge which

Are you struggling for some Monday motivation? Well have a listen to David Rudisha and Sonia O’Sullivan’s current favourite song – Cheerleader by Felix Jaehn. Leave a comment on the site telling us your favourite pick-me-up and running songs. This should put a spring in your step.

The Leevale Sports is set to showcase Ireland’s best up-and-coming talent today as they bid for qualification for various age grade championships with Marcus Lawler heading over 330 entries. Sonia O’Sullivan will also be in attendance for the first time in 28 years when she was aiming to qualify for