St Abban's AC enjoyed a hugely successful weekend at the Leinster U12-U19 Juvenile Track & Field Championships in Tullamore, with the club producing a host of outstanding performances, championship records, personal bests and national qualifiers across two action-packed days.
The Laois club's athletes claimed an impressive collection of Leinster titles, medals and top-eight finishes, underlining the strength and depth of the St Abban's juveniles.
Among the standout performances were Championship Record-breaking victories for Reuben Kelly in the U13 Pole Vault (2.05m), Roisin Kearney in the U14 300m (42.57), and Ava Brophy in the U12 60m Hurdles (10.05). Kearney also completed a superb sprint double by taking gold in the U14 200m, while Zoe Dunne was another double champion, winning both the U16 80m Hurdles and 250m Hurdles titles.
There were further Leinster titles for Sinéad Fitzpatrick (U15 1500m), Faye Brennan (U15 200m), Katelyn Higgins (U16 Javelin), Gráinne Doyle (U17 Hammer), Joshua Crosby (U17 Shot Put), Cara English (U18 Triple Jump), Annabelle Lawlor (U19 800m) and Elaine Miller (U19 Triple Jump).
Silver medals were earned by athletes including Oran McCarthy, Faye Brennan, Lily O'Neill, Gráinne Doyle, Kalem Buggy, Annabelle Lawlor, Sinéad Fitzpatrick, Laura Ayres, Elanna Kelly, Cara English and Will Duffy, while numerous bronze medals added further to the club's remarkable tally.
Distance runners also impressed throughout the weekend, with Kalem Buggy, Will Duffy, Annabelle Lawlor and Shayne Stynes all reaching the podium, while strong performances in the field events and sprints showcased the club's all-round strength. Even for those athletes who didn’t achieve a podium finish this time, they can be very proud of their efforts and the progress they have made this year.
With countless personal bests, four Championship Records and a large contingent now qualified for the upcoming National Championships, it was a memorable Leinster Championships for St Abban's AC and a testament to the dedication of the athletes, coaches and supporters alike.
5. All smiles after competing in Tullamore at the Leinster Juveniles
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6. Cathal and Cara both brought medals back to the English family
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7. Grainne won a silver medal in the Shot
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8. Harry and Liam were in action Tullamore over the weekend
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