National medal success
St Abban's AC celebrated a hugely successful day at the National Children's Games and U12 Championships in Tullamore. Ava Brophy claimed silver in both the Girls U12 600m and Long Jump for the Laois club and Conor Keegan took silver in the Boys U12 600m. Marcos and Joe combined to win gold in the Boys U11 Pairs event.
Premier Division beckons
The club also impressed at the Preliminary Round of the National League in Tullamore. The women's team finished sixth with 151.5 points and the men's team were eighth on 158 points, securing Premier Division places for both teams on National League Finals Day.
Joshua Crosby strikes Gold
Joshua Crosby produced a superb throw of 14.61m to win gold in the Boys' Shot Putt at the Tailteann Interprovincial Games in SETU. The performance is expected to earn him his first Schools International Athletics Board (SIAB) international selection for next month's competition in Belfast.
National Masters medals chase
Colin Coyne secured the silver medal in the Men's Over-45 category after finishing 22nd overall at the National 5 Mile Road Championships. Claire Phelan also impressed with a seventh-place finish in the Women's Over-40 race.
Fit4Life heads to Wolfhill
A total of 179 runners took part in Stage 4 of the St Abban's AC Fit4Life Summer League in Barrowhouse. Kalem Buggy was first home overall, while Bailee Bolton was the leading female finisher. Thanks were extended to tail walkers Pauline and her team, Shanganaghmore National School, and sponsors Farrell McElwee Solicitors, Clonmore Meats Killeshin, TK Couriers and Laois Sports Partnership ahead of Stage 5 in Wolfhill on Wednesday, July 1.
1. Ger Kelly in action in the 56pound at the National League
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2. Grainne Doyle throwing the Shot Putt for the ladies team
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3. The 4 National Medalists in Tullamore. Joe, Conor, Marcos and Ava
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4. Colin Coyne in action in the National 5-mile
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