IN PICTURES: Laois athletics club storms Leinster Championships with 34-medal haul

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St Abban’s AC enjoyed a fantastic weekend at the Leinster Juvenile Track and Field Championships held in Tullamore, where their young athletes brought home an impressive total of 34 medals. Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions last Saturday, the athletes gave it their all across a wide range of events, reflecting the dedication and hard work of the club’s coaches, parents, and volunteers. The club was represented in nearly every discipline, and for some athletes it was their first experience at provincial level, an invaluable step in their development. With 9 golds, 14 silvers, and 11 bronze medals secured, the success is a proud moment for the club, and attention now turns to the upcoming National Championships in a few weeks’ time. READ FULL RESULTS BELOW PICTURE.

Gold medal winners included Leo Smith (U12 60mH), Sinead Fitzpatrick (U14 1500m), Cathal English (U14 Triple Jump), Zoe Dunne (U15 250mH), Joshua Crosby (U16 Shot Put), Will Duffy (U17 Steeplechase), Elaine Miller (U18 Triple Jump), Rachel Ayres (U19 1500m), and John Delaney (U19 400m). Silver medals went to Penelope McMahon (U12), Roisin Kearney (U13 60mH and Long Jump), Sinead Fitzpatrick (U14 800m), Eabha Farrell (U14 Triple Jump), Cathal English (U14 Javelin), Lily O’Neill (U15 100m Sprint and Triple Jump), Laura Aryes (U15 800m), Abbie Delaney (U16 Shot Put), Grainne Doyle (U16 Hammer), Cara English (U17 300mH), Annabelle Lawlor (U17 High Jump), and John Delaney (U18 800m). Bronze medal winners were Reuben Kelly (U12 60mH), Leo Smith (U12 Long Jump), Charlie McElroy (U14 Shot Put), Lily O’Neill (U15 Long Jump), Grainne Doyle (U16 Shot Put), Cara English (U17 High Jump), Will Duffy (U17 1500m), Rachel Harnett (U18 100m), Elaine Miller (U18 Long Jump), James Hyland (U18 400mH), and Rachel Ayres (U19 800m).

Fit4Life Summer League – Stage 4
Stage 4 of the club’s Fit4Life Summer League takes place next Wednesday, June 18th, in Barrowhouse (Eircode R14 F859). Registration and payment can be completed online, with number collection from 6:30pm ahead of a 7:30pm start.

Saragh Buggy Selected for European Championships
Congratulations to Saragh Buggy on her selection for the Irish team competing at the European Athletics Team Championships in Maribor, Slovenia, on June 28th and 29th. The entire club wishes her the very best of luck in representing Ireland.