Sunday, November 27, 2016

National Juvenile Even Age & Inter-Club Cross Country Championships

The National Juvenile Even Age & Inter-Club Cross Country Championships were held on Sunday 27th November at the National Sports Campus, Abbotstown, Dublin. The purpose-built Sport Ireland national cross country course provided the perfect spectacle in ideal racing conditions.

Maria McCarthy & Bernie O'Mahony were competing in the Women's Senior 8000m race. With ground conditions good it was a fast paced race from the start with Rio Olympians competing for the overall title. Maria was the fourth lady for Kerry to cross the line, finishing in 45th place overall. In doing so she won national bronze county team medal behind Cork & Dublin. Bernie felt good after the race and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A special congratulations also to Shona Heaslip of An Riocht AC who won the Senior title and Laura Crowe also An Riocht AC in fourth place. A great achievement by all.

For full results click HERE