The GloHealth National Masters Track & Field Championships were held on Sunday 10th Aug. 2014 in Tullamore Harries Stadium. There was some great races in the torrential rain.
Maria McCarthy (O35) competed in the 3000m early in the morning. She ran a very strong race taking the lead for the last 800m, but was overtaken in the last 20m to finish in 2nd place. She ran a new PB under wet conditions with a time of 10:16.32. Later in the evening Maria took part in the 1500m. She ran a great tactical race to take 1st place (4:55.83).
Jim O'Shea(O70) competed in 4 events, 2 track and 2 fields. He was 1st in the High Jump (1.25m) and 2nd in the Long Jump (3.73m), 100m (15.64 sec) & 200m (33.51 sec).
Ed Mulcahy (O80) continues to dominate his age category. He was 3rd in the Shot (7.61m) & Hammer (24.63m) & 1st in the 56lb Distance (7.06m). A true legend in athletics.
FULL RESULTS: Mens Part 1 Mens Part 2 Womens
FULL RESULTS: Mens Part 1 Mens Part 2 Womens