National medal for Offaly athlete

AN Offaly athlete won a coveted national medal last weekend.

Tullamore Harriers' Rita Daly participated in the Biofreeze Irish Runner 5 Mile event in Phoenix Park on a sunny Sunday morning, June 23rd.

This event was the second round of the series and also served as the National 5 Mile Championships. Kieran Kelly of Raheny Shamrock AC won the men's race with a time of 24:11, while Ciara Wilson of DMP AC claimed victory in the women's race, finishing in 27:24.

Cappincur woman, Rita had a great run, earning a national silver medal by securing 2nd place in the O55 age category.