West Waterford Athletics Club’s Joe Gough, delivered a strong performance at the European Masters Championships in Madeira, Portugal this afternoon – claiming silver in the 70+ 1500 metres.

Gough finished in 5 minutes 22.6 seconds, just behind Latvia’s Peteris Arents, who took gold in 5 minutes 22.16 seconds. Another Irish athlete, Brian Lynch, completed the podium in 5 minutes 24.63 seconds.

Gough also placed fourth in the 400 metres final yesterday.

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