Portlaoise CBS claim National Schools relay silver medal
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No Portlaoise CBS team had previously reached the National Senior 4x400m Relay Final
Portlaoise Athletics Club athletes Daniel Downey, David Wajrak, Reuben Plunkett and Dinny Whelan helped St Mary's CBS Portlaoise to a silver medal at the National Schools Championships in Tullamore last Saturday.
The quartet competed in the Senior Boys 4x400m relay and capped off an impressive season by finishing second in the national final.
The result followed a successful campaign which saw the team win gold medals at both the South Leinster Schools Championships and the Leinster Schools Championships. The silver medal was a particularly significant achievement as it marked the first time St Mary's CBS Portlaoise had qualified a team for the National Senior 4x400m Relay Final.
There was further success for Daniel Downey, who also claimed a silver medal in the 400m hurdles earlier in the day. The performances rounded off a memorable day for the school and Portlaoise AC, with all four athletes playing their part in a historic achievement.
Congratulations to Daniel, David, Reuben and Dinny on their success.