The European Athletics U18 Championships in Rieti offered an exciting glimpse into the future of Irish athletics, with more than 25 athletes wearing the green vest across four days of competition.
The team produced a string of impressive performances, reaching finals, setting personal bests and gaining valuable international experience. Three athletes also returned home with medals, as Lucie Cawley claimed silver in the girls' 2000m steeplechase, Emma Hickey secured silver in the girls' 1500m, and Isabelle Gaffney earned bronze in the girls' 800m.
Watch all three of Ireland's medal winning performances below.
š„ Lucie Cawley Wins Silver in the 2000m Steeplechase
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š„ Emma Hickey Wins Silver in the 1500m
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š„ Isabelle Gaffney Wins Bronze in the 800m
A huge congratulations to every athlete who pulled on the Irish vest in Rieti. From those who reached finals and set personal bests to Ireland's three medallists, the team can look back on a memorable European U18 Championships and a week that bodes well for the future of Irish athletics.
