European Champion Arthur Lanigan O’Keeffe seals Olympic Games berth

Kilkenny man Arthur Lanigan O’Keeffe won gold at the European Modern Pentathlon Championships in Bath yesterday.

The Kilkenny man took the lead heading into the final round, the combined running and shooting event, following strong performances in fencing, swimming and showjumping.

He is now guaranteed a place at next years Olympic Games in Rio.

EUROPEAN CHAMPION AND BOOKED MY PLACE TO RIO 2016 !! Dream come true, thanks everyone for the support #IDidIt #Dream pic.twitter.com/MOCrAVQA5F

— Arthur LOK (@ArthurLOK1) August 22, 2015