Female soldiers take on male colleagues in international military races in Lebanon

By Editorial Team
Published 19th Feb 2016, 12:02 GMT
Updated 8th May 2019, 12:12 GMT
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The Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) Run took place today at military locations worldwide this week.

Races were held for serving military members in Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, Collins Barracks in Cork, Custume Barracks in Athlone, Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa in Galway, Haulbowline Ringaskiddy, Sarsfield Barracks in Limerick, Stephens Barracks Kilkenny, the Phoenix Park and The Curragh.placeholder image
Races were held for serving military members in Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, Collins Barracks in Cork, Custume Barracks in Athlone, Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa in Galway, Haulbowline Ringaskiddy, Sarsfield Barracks in Limerick, Stephens Barracks Kilkenny, the Phoenix Park and The Curragh.

Troops deployed overseas also took part, with 32 members of the 215 FINNIRISH Battalion testing their fitness in the Middle Eastern sun.

Images by Lt Paddy Molloy (UNIFIL) and Cpl Christine O'Leary, (1 Bde.)

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