Waterford's Joe Gough has won gold in in the European Masters.
Joe claimed the medal in the indoor over-65 1500 metres final in Venice.
The West Waterford athlete saw off close competition from 15 other athletes including another Irish athlete, Brian Lynch from Dundalk, who finished just behind in second.
Speaking to WLR Sport, Joe says "It was a tough race in very hot conditions, when I passed the finish line at first I just collapsed on the group, I was totally of course elated but I was totally exhausted as well".
Gold for Gough at European European Masters Championships in Venice 🥇 Brian Lynch claimed silver in the same race 🥈💪🏽🇮🇪https://t.co/ejHcpIPzDz pic.twitter.com/o88F4yVHsY
— Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) September 8, 2019
He's set to take to the running track again this Wednesday in heats for Friday's 800m final.
