Tallaght athletes were rewarded
for their performances in the recent Adidas Dublin City Marathon after
the results of the Dublin and National Marathon Championships, which
were run in conjunction with the event, were finally completed.
Niall Coppinger who continued his good form when leading the Tallaght
men home. He was the 24th Irish athlete to cross the line in a time of
2.43.49 and picked up National silver in the O/45 vets category. He was
followed home by Derek Quinn in 50th (2.59.45), Bill Murphy 66th
(2.59.45). Martin Haddock 84th (3.08.17), Gary Clarke 113th (3.17.30)
with Frank Ferguson 2 places further back in 115th in a time of 3.18.38.
The combined times of the first 3 home placed them 5th overall in the
National Masters team category, and their efforts were doubly rewarded
with the “A” team of Niall Coppinger, Derek Quinn and Bill Murphy
securing team silver and the “B” team of Martin, Gary and Frank the
bronze in the Dublin Masters category. Both Gerry O’ Brien and debutante
Pat Kelly also competed on the day.
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Jacqui
Boyle & Deirdre Pitts |
Pat Kelly
in his 1st Marathon |
Our women’s team also showed their
grit and determination on the day and they were duly rewarded, after
Jacqui Boyle (174th – 3.37.40) led home Deirdre Pitts (175th – 3.37.40)
and Helen Dunne (185th – 3.44.47) to claim the National team silver in
the Masters category. Peig Henry was pleased with her performance
finishing 249th of the Irish competitors in a time of 4.36.31.
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