WHAT AN INCREDIBLE SEASON ON THE ATHLETICS FRONT!
After finishing 4th in the Olympic Games in 2016, Thomas Barr battled his way to the final of the 400 meters hurdles final in Berlin at the European Athletic Championships and he won the bronze medal. It was truly a stunning performance by Thomas who surely is the most humble person in the world of sport even after being named “Irish Athlete of the Year”.
Joe Gough won double gold at the Masters tournament in Spain and it was wonderful that he was voted “Masters Athlete of the Year” and West Waterford won the “Development Club of the Year”. Also in December, Kate Veale of West Waterford AC smashed her personal best time to win the 20K Irish title and her victory has secured her place in two major tournaments next year.
Our man in athletics, the legendary Fintan Walsh joined us to give us his highlights from the season just gone, listen back by clicking on the below link:
https://soundcloud.com/wlrfmwaterford/athletics-on-the-ball-sports
