Several Galway athletes were on the podium in Birmingham last weekend, representing the Athletics Ireland team at the English Championships at U15 and U17 level.
Lemar Lucciano of Castlegar AC was star of the show with a superb victory over 100 metres in a fast 11.08 seconds. He was also second over 200 metres at U15 level.
Liam Shaw of Athenry AC rounded off a great season winning the shot putt at U17 level, while Craughwell duo Conor Penney and Declan O'Connell also excelled at U15 level. Penney won the high jump with a leap of 1.85 metres, and O'Connell took bronze in the 1500 metres in a new best time of 4.15.90.
There were silver medals for clubmates Sean Kelleher and Sinead Maher of South Galway AC in their respective U17 5km race walks, while Angela Cielecka of GCH made her international debut at U15 level, competing well in the 100m and placing in the top eight in the long jump.
Fixtures
The East Galway AC 5km race takes place Saturday on September at 6pm. Race headquarters are at the Skehana Community Centre. Entry is still available on PopUpRaces.ie
