2022 European Athletics Championships, Munich

Sunny Dayz

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119491354#Comment_119491354

I could be completely wrong but is Sonia O'Sullivan her coach?

Sunny Dayz

The relays heats were great to watch this morning. Relays are so exciting to watch and it's nice to see a team element in athletics which is usually an individual sport to an extent (I know there's a team in the background). Aww I really felt for the mens team, that's what makes relay difficult, one little mistake and that's it, there's no comeback or finish. The women's team were great, even with Adeleke blocked at the change over the team still finished well. Looking forward to their final.

Hamachi

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119493465#Comment_119493465

You're right. Sonia has been coaching her and Jessica Hull since late last year. They all train as part of Pete Julian's group in Oregon.

I'm sure having somebody who dealt with adversity in her own career will be valuable to Klosterhalfen as she navigates her way back to top after two years of injuries and illness.

Strazdas

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Koko was actually interviewed by David Gillick on RTE last night and she sent greetings back to Sonia in the studio, thanking her for her help and saying she would see her soon.

horsebox1977

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119492291#Comment_119492291

I'd say Barr is looking Yasmani Copello and thinking I could be like him!

Yasmani Copello probably come in and snatch another medal at the tender age of 35.

jamule

Should be a good evening, 1500 looks like a ggood race for the 2nd and 3rd. Ciara needs to produce, anything less than a medal will be a fail for her.

As for the mens 800s, good luck trying to predict anything in either heats or final. 16 lads all capable of getting to the final, no one stands out , all 1.44/5 pbs.

English could finish 6th and qualify and still get a medal, or he could win the semi and finish last in the final.

Strazdas

Just catching up with the 4x400 post-race interviews on BBC and RTE and Maudsley insists she deliberately slowed in the home straight to conserve energy for tomorrow, but didn't realise that the Dutch girl was finishing like an express train. By the sound of things, the four of them think they can break the Irish record again, no matter what their finishing position.

yerwanthere123

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https://twitter.com/RTEsport/status/1560364145735761927?t=LeSugeaKu7NCN-YsD15q3w&s=19

Very cute 🙂

Strazdas

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119494781#Comment_119494781

She seems nice! Definitely humble and not a prima donna.

fryup

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119492393#Comment_119492393

fukin car crash - no two ways about it😫

yerwanthere123

Late to comment, but a fantastic morning for Irish athletics (men's 4x100 aside 🤐). Always great to see people making finals at least, even if they might not necessarily be in contention to compete for medals. I was very surprised with the ease in which the relay team made the final, fingers crossed they can give it a good go in the final. Delighted for Louise Shanahan also.

Really looking forward to tonight, I think Ciara Mageean can medal. It won't be gold, silver would probably be a push but I think bronze is attainable.

Strazdas

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119495063#Comment_119495063

Ciara has always been probably our best chance of a medal this week. She looked fantastic in the semi final, not even out of breath at the end.

jamule

english makes it looks easy, anywhere from1 to 8th in the final

walshb

What time Ciara at?

edit: on now

Dr. Bre

English looked comfortable

4Ad

Brilliant Silver Ciara.Yesssssss

jamule

ciara you beauty

waynescales1

WHAT a run by Mageean.

Strazdas

Go on Ciara!! That must have been the best race of her entire career :)

walshb

Was only half metre behind with 120 to go. Muir just has that speed injection!!!

Cosmo Kramer

Outstanding from Mageean. Just brilliant - used Muir perfectly to see off the rest of the field.

rovers_runner

That was a tasty run, Muir the best in the world and she is getting closer to her, great stuff.

ultrawoman

Sensational 😍

Faugheen

Mageean has been running to prove a point. Delighted to see and she left it all out there. Absolutely fantastic silver.

Hopefully she does a round of media interviews tomorrow because I love listening to her. She has a fantastic attitude.

Strazdas

Tactically brilliant. The sight of her going with Muir at the bell and pushing her hard all the way down the back straight was epic.

yerwanthere123

SILVER f*cking medal baby!!! Brilliant.

Speak Now

Almost as if Ciara had prior knowledge of when exactly Muir would kick,went with her stride for stride. Well earned and well deserved silver medal. Jerry smiling down on her.

Itziger

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119495308#Comment_119495308

Faith K might have something to say about that!!!

Super from Ciara M, she seems to have found her mojo again. Not unlike Mark English. Racing smarter and stronger than these last few years. For a few strides about 250 to go I thought she might win it.

yerwanthere123

Nice and easy for Femke Bol, double complete.

Men's hurdles up next, think Warholm might be beatable if not back to his best? Think Happio is in with a chance. Famous last words 😬

YFlyer

Surprise win in the 3000m Steeplechase.