European
Masters Athletics
The European Masters Track and Field competition are
ongoing in the Venice area of Italy from September 5th to 17th, with many of
Galway’s top Masters athletes currently competing.
Jim Phelan of GCH made the final of the O45 400m after
two great qualifying rounds where he placed fifth with a fast time of 53.23.
Sean McDermott of Castlegar AC had an impressive run
as he placed 10th in the Men’s 1500m at O45 level.
Ian Egan competed on the Irish V50 Cross Country team
and the squad were just outside the medals in fourth spot.
In the field, Tommy
Farragher of Corofin AC is also competing and has two top ten finishes in
Hammer Throw and Weight for Distance so far. The championships continue this
week
Galway Cross
Country fixtures
The local cross-country season kicks off in earnest
over the next few weeks, with a full calendar of events upcoming.
Castlegar AC will host their annual cross-country
event for Juvenile and Adults ages on Saturday 21st September next. The adult
races will incorporate the Galway Novice Cross Country Championships.
The Galway Primary Schools Cross Country championships
for 2019 takes place over two consecutive Tuesdays, the 24thSeptember and 1st
October next, in Renmore, Galway City. Entry forms will be issued to schools
early next week, and the Semi finals will take place on day one, with
qualifiers advancing to the finals on the second day.
The Galway Cross Country championships will take place
on October 6thand October 20th next, with the Uneven Ages at Juvenile level i.e.
U9 to U19 being held in the Palace Grounds in Tuam along with the Adult Senior
and Masters championships on the first day, and the Juvenile Even ages from U10
to U18 will be held in Bushfield, Loughrea on day two, alongside the adult
Intermediate championships.
