Whoosh 💨 that is some running 🙏

Unbelievable achievement. 👑

'10.90? That's cute' 🤭

I’m delighted to say that my guest this week on Stand Out with me Ian O’Connell is Derval O’Rourke. Derval O'Rourke is an Irish former sprint hurdles athlete. She competed internationally in the 60 and 100 Metre hurdles category 🏃‍♀️

We will be talking about Dervals career, health…

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Super start for Sarah Lavin very comfortable win in her heat 👏🇮🇪

Some night of track in Glasgow 🙌
That Josh Kerr win was stunning.
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As much as I love being on the telly talking about athletics, it’s also lovely to be able to watch with my Dad
Mum & kids here but they’re far more invested in cartoons & treats than athletics 😂
tonight’s action kicks off around 7pm with Will Dalton on Virgin Media Ireland

I had no idea the difference that win would make to my life (pressures & opportunities)There were very few Irish there. I had no personal coach, family or friends there. Just my agent, who cried 🥹 oddly enough despite never making a final previously I really believed I’d win 😂

Feel very sorry for Sharlene this seems a very harsh decision 😤
She deserved to be in that final.

Noah Lyles insisting on respecting the anthem during his interview was a bit dotey there at the end of coverage wasn’t it? 🥰

That run was so determined by Sharlene huge step up to make an individual global final. There was so much belief in the run.
Amazing to watch 👏👏👏

World indoors kicks off tomorrow. Great that it’ll be covered by Will Dalton on Virgin Media Sport
Who are you excited to see?
Small but mighty Athletics Ireland squad
My two picks are Sarah Lavin in the hurdles & Sarah Healy in the 1500m
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Absolutely phenomenal progression. Roll on Paris 🤩

One of the best articles I’ve read on children with dyslexia & education.
The emotional toll is so considerable 😞
Thanks for such thoughtful insights Dr. Colman Noctor
Dyslexia Ireland
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…

Some long jump performance from Reece Ademola tonight so close to 8 meters & top 3 at that level is brilliant. Looking forward to him securing an Olympic spot 🤞 & anything could happen in Paris ✨
Also very cool to see him competing in the Leevale singlet 👏👏👏

Last chance for tickets for European Athletics Champs in Rome in June!

Get back to me today or tomorrow if you want to be included!

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Amazing to see Sarah Lavin start 2024 as one of the best sprint hurdlers in the world, picking up from her incredible 2023 season. Two personal bests. 7.93 & 7.91 👏👏👏 loads more in the tank. 🇮🇪

That’s some start to the 2024 season. Two national records tonight from Rhasidat Adeleke in 60 & 200
Savage speed in the legs 👏👏👏
Even more exciting considering how this will help the 400 😳😳😳🙏🙏🙏