Posts Tagged ‘Sinéad Diver’
Brilliant 8th place for Sinéad Diver in London Marathon 2020
It was an early wet dark start for the elite women in today’s 40th London Marathon. The conditions were not conducive to fast times. The race was very different from the previous 39 versions.
Read MoreExtract from Athletics Australia preview of 40th London Marathon
“(Sinéad) Diver is no stranger to the London Marathon – where she finished in seventh place in 2019 in a personal best time of 2:24:11.
Read MoreBest of luck to Sinéad Diver in Sunday’s 40th London Marathon
Apart from the inaugural Clogher marathon on Saturday, there is another event taking place at the weekend with roughly the same number of competitors. The 40th London Marathon has an early start on Sunday morning with elite women scheduled to set off at 7.15.
Read MoreSinéad 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:
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