Friday, August 23, 2013

National Masters Track and Field Championships..2013




The Woodie’s DIY National Masters track and field championships were held on saturday 17th Aug. 2013 at Tullamore Harriers stadium. The bright warm weather during the early events took a turn for the worse during the men’s 5,000m walk when the heavens opened and the race was completed in a downpour. The showers continued on and off throughout the day.

Track Events Results: HERE
Field Events Results: HERE

Well Done to:
Edward Mulcahy V9 (Farranfore Maine Valley AC) won the O80 hammer with a throw of 25.44m to better the record of Denis Howard who threw 24.56m in 2006. Ed also won gold in Weight for Distance at 7.5m and silver in the Shot at 7.61m.

Jim O'Shea V8 won gold in the Long Jumpat 3.94m and silver in the 100m sprint with a time of 15.2 sec