Thomas Barr sets record in Rome
Competing in a world class 400 metres hurdles race In Rome at the Diamond League meeting on Friday last Thomas Barr Ferrybank AC had a super run to finish a very close fourth in his fastest time ever of 48.65 seconds a new Irish record beating the previous mark of 48.90 which he himself set. The race was won by Johnny Dutch USA in 48.13 seconds, Michael Wilson do was second in 48.34 and Javier Culson Puerto Rico was third in the same time as Barr just inches in front of him. The second and third home were silver and bronze medallists at the London Olympics in 2012 and all nine runners in the race had season's best times. With the World Championships coming up in August Thomas is currently ranked joint 5 th in the World.he is due to compete in Leixlip next Saturday.
Kelly wins in Geneva
Having her second race of the season Kelly Proper had a very good result and win in Geneva in Switzerland on Saturday last She won the International 200 metres race in 23.26 seconds not so far off her best time, Hanne Cloes Belgium was second in 23.29 and Joelle Golay Sweden third in 23.40. The qualifying standard for the World Championships in Beijing in August and the Olympics next year is 23.20. with lots of races coming up Kelly should make a bold bid to get the standards.
Juvenile Championships in Cork
On Saturday and Sunday last the Munster under 9 to under 13 championships were in Cork IT and the following are the Waterford results.For Ferrybank AC there were wins by Praise Oweye under 13 80 metres and long jump Petra Igwe under 9 in the 60 metres and long jump and herself and Stella Smith won the team event, Katie Nolke was second in the high jump under 12, Henry Pimm second in long jump under 9, and Rafiat Oladitu was second in in the long jump u 12. Waterford AC had bronze medal winners with Jack Corcoran u 12 high jump, Evan Hayes u 13 high jump and Raad Khan in shot putt u 13.
Carrick on Suir Race
142 competed in the Deadman's 5 miles road race in Carrick on Suir on Friday last and the clear winner in 24 minutes 45 seconds was Kevin Maunsell Clonmel who led from the gun,in second place was Niall Sheil St Killian's County Wexford in 26.26 an Danny Smyth Ballynonty was third in 26.36 with Noel Murphy Waterford 4 th in 26.51.Siobhan O'Doherty Borrisokane won the ladies section very easily also i 28.26, Sally Forristal St Joseph's was second in 31.47 and Angela Mc Cann Clonmel was third in 32.33 .It was race 3 of the Outfield Sports 3 County Challenge and as always well organised by Carrick on Suir Road Runners.
PJ Scollard wins Kilmacow Run
297 competed in the Annual Little South run in Kilmacow on Sunday last. The overall winner was.PJ Scollard Waterford in 21 minutes 54 seconds, Andrew Smith Coolquill was second in 21.57 and John Mc Grath United Strider's was third in 21.59. Jacqui Carthy Kilmore was first lady home in 23.20 ,Adele Walsh St Senan's was second in 24.00 and Sharon Cleere was third in 24.32.
Munster Juvenile Championships at RSC
On Saturday and Sunday next the Munster under 14 to 19 Track and Field Championships are at the RSC in the City with an 11 am start both days and many athletes from Waterford clubs will compete. Please note hammer competitions on Saturday at 9.30 am.
Road Races
This Friday June 12 th is the date for the 14 th Annual Clashmore 5 miles ( Race 6 Ger Wyley Sports Series at 8 pm On Sunday June 14 th at 12 noon the Pink Rock 10 km is in the New Ross area.
Further Track and Field fixtures
June 11 th and 12 th Munster under 14 to 19 RSC Waterford June 25 th National Juvenile Games Tullamore June 25 th
Insurance
It has come to the County Board's attention that various 'Running groups' are in existence in the county, outside of the club scene. Various group names have appeared in recent road races and these running groups have a strong presence on Facebook and other social media outlets. Just a quick note to re-iterate the fact that unregistered people running in such groups are not insured.with Athletics Ireland Insurance It must also be stated that registered club members participating in these running groups are not covered either .Athletics Ireland clearly states:Athletic Ireland membership provides third party insurance cover for our members. This covers an athlete at OFFICIAL training sessions organised by Athletic's Ireland official clubs Anyone needing clarification on the issue can contact County Secretary John Behan or County Chairman Brian Scanlon. On the question of races .once a permit is issued through AAI or an Athletic Club for an event they are basically giving their own insurance to it and it covers all taking part and any members of the public, stewards, helpers etc for Public Liability ONLY
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