There was great success for Laois athletes as the All-Ireland Indoors Track & Field took place in the TUS Arena in Athlone on Sunday last. This Masters competition is great fun and a most enjoyable day of competition. There are athletes of all ages taking part, many of whom are coaching the juveniles in their respective clubs and counties.
In the throwing arena, Seamus Fitzpatrick of Portlaoise AC won gold in both the Shot Putt and the 35lbs weight for distance and throw.
John Territt from St Abbans won silver in both, in his age-category. Colin Coyne from St Abbans was just outside the top-3 in his 3000m race. Paula Guinan Oughaval AC competed in her first ever All-Ireland, and won silver in both the Long
Paddy McLoughlin from Oughaval AC, also running in his first ever All-Ireland Indoor finished 2nd in his age-group in the 3000m - there is still a stewards enquiry and as he ended up running an extra lap.
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