Alytsus, Lithuania International Race Walk Festival
David Kenny was in Alytsus, Lithuania competing in the International race Walk Festival. Now in its 44th year, it is recognised throughout the world as an area for race walking champions. Some of the famous racers have started their sports career in the Alytus’ festival. On Friday 8th David competed in the 10Km U20 race. With temperatures at over thirty degrees it was a testing race. However David did well to finish in fifth place in a time of 47:53. The winner, from Trance completed the 10K in 44:07. On the following day, things went much better for David when he finished in second place in a time of 21mins for the U20 5Km. Also last week, David was awarded The prestigious title of "Fresher of the Year" for 2018 from CIT Athletics Club. A Sports Scholarship Recipient for CIT, David was nominated for this award for not only his outstanding achievement in his first year at CIT but also for his unwavering commitment to training and the CIT Athletics Club. A special mention must also go to his coach and mentor Michael O'Connor for his continued support in Davids road to race walking success.
Link: http://www.alytusfestival.lt/en/news
David Kenny was in Alytsus, Lithuania competing in the International race Walk Festival. Now in its 44th year, it is recognised throughout the world as an area for race walking champions. Some of the famous racers have started their sports career in the Alytus’ festival. On Friday 8th David competed in the 10Km U20 race. With temperatures at over thirty degrees it was a testing race. However David did well to finish in fifth place in a time of 47:53. The winner, from Trance completed the 10K in 44:07. On the following day, things went much better for David when he finished in second place in a time of 21mins for the U20 5Km. Also last week, David was awarded The prestigious title of "Fresher of the Year" for 2018 from CIT Athletics Club. A Sports Scholarship Recipient for CIT, David was nominated for this award for not only his outstanding achievement in his first year at CIT but also for his unwavering commitment to training and the CIT Athletics Club. A special mention must also go to his coach and mentor Michael O'Connor for his continued support in Davids road to race walking success.
Link: http://www.alytusfestival.lt/en/news
Munster Senior & Masters Track & Field Championships
It was a very successful Munster Senior & Masters Track & Field Championships held on Sunday June 10th in Castleisland. Conditions were ideal with plenty of exciting competitions for all the spectators. We had a very good turnout for our club in both the Senior & Masters Categories.
In the Senior catergory, Aidan Cahill, first Munster competition, ran a very good 800m to finish in fifth place with a time of 2:05.54.
Niamh de Hora also competing in the 800m finished in 3rd place with a time of 2:18.
Arthur Fitzgerald competed in the 1500m finishing in sixth place in a time of 4:33.
Rossa Foley threw a new personal best for the Javelin, 46.72m to take silver, Bronze in the Discus (27.40m) & shot (8.82m).
Casandra Myers competed in the Weight For Distance for the first time. She did very well to take bronze.
In the Masters Casandra's mother, Eileen Myers competing in her very first event, the Weight For Distance. Eileen who has been coached for only 4 weeks also won bronze in her age category. Plenty more to come from these girls.
Sean O'Shea was our star at the masters field events. He picked up three individual medals in the O45's. Gold in the Hammer (26.75m), Discus (29.18m) & Shot (10.15m). He had a very good Discus throw.
George McCarthy competed in the O45 3000m, again he ran a solid race to take silver in a seasonal best time of 9:44.
Maria McCarthy competed in the O40 3000m & 1500m. She won both her races in time of 10:33 & 5:02 respectively.
Mary Daly also competing in her very first Munster Track event took silver in the O40 3000m (10:40).
Jim O'Shea competing in the O75 was 2nd in the 100m dash, Gold in Long Jump (3.65m) & High Jump (1.20m). Michael O'Connor won the O65 3000m Race Walk (17:59).
A special thanks to our track coach Maria McCarthy who has been putting all our runners through their paces over the last ten weeks. The training has reaped dividends.
Full Results on Munster athletics website: munsterathletics
Primary Schools Track & Field County finals will be held on Wednesday June 13th at 6pm sharp. Those competing from our district will be notified at school.
Best of luck to everyone.
Juvenile training on Tuesday 6pm to 6:45pm at Farranfore GAA Grounds. This will be in preparation for the Munster Track & Field scheduled for June. This is for children born 2010 (7/8yrs) to 2004 (14yrs). €2 per session. New comers always welcome.
Secondary School & Senior training on every Thursday will be at An Riocht Track, Castleisland from 7:45pm to 8:45pm. This is endurance / distance training & Field events. Last session will be June 21st. €2 club member, €4 non club member.
Athletic's Fixtures
Wed 13th June: Primary School Sports, Castleisland
Sat 16th / Sun 17th June: Munster U14 to U19 T&F, Waterford RSC
Sat 23rd - Sun 24th June: County Community Games Athletics, Castleisland
Sat 23rd June: Tailteann Games T&F C'ships, Santry
Sun 24th June: National League - Round 1, Tullamore
Sat 30th June: National Junior & U/23 T&F Championships, Tullamore
Sat 23rd June: Tailteann Games T&F C'ships, Santry
Sun 24th June: National League - Round 1, Tullamore
Sat 30th June: National Junior & U/23 T&F Championships, Tullamore
Sun 1st July: National Juvenile U12 to U13 Field events, Tullamore
Sat 7th July: National "B" Juvenile T&F C'Ships, Tullamore
Sun 8th July: National League Round 2, Athlone IT
Sat 14th July: National Juvenile T&F C'Ships Day 1, Tullamore
Sun 15th July: National Juvenile T&F C'Ships Day 2, Tullamore
Sat 21st July: Munster Juvenile "B" T&F C'Ships
Sun 22nd July: National Juvenile T&F C'Ships Day 3, Tullamore
Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 to register for competitions in advance
See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.