Carlow sprinter Marcus Lawlor has secured his place on the Irish team for the upcoming European Indoor Championships in the Netherlands next week.
The announcement was met with enthusiasm from Lawlor himself, who shared his excitement on social media last night. He will be representing Ireland in the 4×400 metres mixed relay team.
This achievement follows an outstanding performance at the National Indoor Championships over the weekend, where Lawlor stormed to victory in the men’s 200 metres with a record-breaking time of 20.74 seconds.
Fellow Carlow athlete Adam Murphy also impressed, finishing just behind Lawlor to claim silver in the same event, further highlighting Carlow’s strong presence in national athletics.
Adding to the region’s success, Adam Nolan put in a superb effort to win the 60 metres hurdles.
Meanwhile, in Kilkenny, Cliodha Manning has also earned a spot in the Irish squad for the European Indoors. The Kilkenny City Harriers runner will compete as part of the 4×400 metres relay team. .
Full Team:
Sharlene Mawdsley – 400m, W 4x400m, Mx 4x400m
Sarah Healy – 3000m
Sarah Lavin – 60m Hurdles
Kate O’Connor – Pentathlon
Phil Healy – W 4x400m, Mx 4x400m
Rachel McCann – W 4x400m, Mx 4x400m
Cliodhna Manning – W 4x400m
Lauren Cadden – 400m, W 4x400m
Arlene Crossan – W 4x400m
Mark English – 800m
Cian McPhillips – 800m
Andrew Coscoran – 3000m
James Gormley – 3000m
Conor Kelly – Mx 4x400m
David Bosch – Mx 4x400m
Marcus Lawler – Mx 4x400m
Jodie McCann – 3000m
Bori Akinola – 60m
Cathal Doyle – 1500m
