Posts Tagged ‘Sinéad Diver’
Sinéad Diver – pacemaker at Nagoya, Pollock wins Bath Half
In Japan on March 8 the Nagoya Women’s marathon was limited to elite runners. Sinéad Diver returned to familiar territory where she was joined by Charlie Purdue (GB) acting as pacemakers. The race also served a qualifier for Tokyo 2020. Mao Ichiyama (JPN) won Nagoya in 2:20:29 to score 3rd place on the Olympic team. She…
Read MoreCelebrating success at 2019 Mayo Athletics Co Board Awards
The 2019 Mayo Athletics Co Board Awards were held at the Park Hotel in Kiltimagh today. There were over 250 guests in attendance celebrating a range of achievements by Mayo athletes in all the various categories from juvenile to masters.
Read MoreMayo Awards – recognising sporting achievement
Congratulations to the 2019 Western People Mayo Sports Star Awards winners which were announced recently. These awards were first held in 1970 and mark their golden jubilee this year.
Read MoreSinéad Diver listed in elite field for London Marathon
2019 was a record breaking year in the short but spectacular athletics life of Sinéad Diver. And 2020 looks to be another exciting year as she joins thousands of athletes worldwide preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
Read MoreFantastic fifth place for Sinéad Diver in New York City Marathon
Sinéad Diver ran a fantastic race today to finish fifth in the New York City Marathon. The Belmullet native crossed the line in 2:26.23 – just three minutes behind winner Jepkosgei (Kenya) 2:23.38.
Read MoreLists, goalposts, marathons and Sinéad Diver on Late Late Show
The Late Late Show have announced their line-up tomorrow night. Their preview says the show includes “Irish-born Australian long-distance runner, Sinead Diver, who took up running in 2010 after the birth of her eldest son, will be in studio to talk about becoming the 4th fastest Australian female marathoner of all time.”
Read MoreMayo AC celebrate success at 2018 C & C Cellular/Vodafone Mayo Athletic Awards
The 2018 C & C Cellular/Vodafone Mayo Athletic Awards were held at the Park Hotel in Kiltimagh today. They were excellently hosted by Swinford AC. The Awards were presented by Brendan Chambers C & C Cellular/Vodafone (sponsors) Congratulations to these members who received Awards for their magnificent achievements in 2018:
Read MoreSinéad Diver breaks World W40 half marathon record in Japan
In the Marugame Half Marathon in Japan today, Sinéad Diver finished in a brilliant third place in 1:08:55, improving her own world W40 best set last August by 25 seconds. Charlotte Purdue (GBR) was fourth in 1:09:46, her first sub-70-minute performance.
Read MoreSinéad Diver magnificent pb in Zatopek 10,000 metres
Congratulations to Mayo AC member Sinéad DiverDiversion who continued her wonderful 2018 performances last week in Melbourne when she smashed her personal best time in the annual Zatopek 10,000 metres in 31:50.98 – finishing second behind Niiya Hitomi of Japan 31:32.50.
Read MoreSonia O’Sullivan tells the story of Sinéad Diver’s triumph in Melbourne
“It was a fantastic performance and an exciting race to watch unfold” Sonia O’Sullivan tells the story of Sinéad Diver’s triumph in Melbourne. https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/sonia-o-sullivan-preparation-key-as-sinéad-diver-romps-melbourne-marathon-1.3663088?mode=amp And listen to Sinéad’s post race interview; https://www.facebook.com/athsvic/posts/1949309402041952/
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