Tipperary athletes delivered a series of outstanding performances at the National Masters Track and Field Championships on the 7th of august,, claiming national titles, medals and personal bests across a wide range of track and field events.

Nenagh Olympic AC’s Niall Kelly enjoyed an excellent championships in the M65 category, claiming gold in the 100m hurdles with a winning time of 20.34 seconds. Kelly also secured silver medals in the 300m hurdles (64.91) and 100m sprint (14.54), completing a remarkable medal haul.

Clubmate Tony Fitzgerald produced a strong run in the M50 1500m, finishing 3rd in 4:46.49, while Cathal Kilcline competed well in the M40 sprint events, placing fifth in the 100m in 13.53 seconds and fourth in the 200m in 26.99 seconds.

Templemore AC athletes John and Amy Dwyer were among the standout performers in the throwing events. John Dwyer captured gold in the M40 hammer throw with a best effort of 50.19m and added a second national title in the M40 35lb hammer with a throw of 15.81m. Amy Dwyer also struck gold twice in the W45 category, winning the hammer throw with 28.86m and the 20lb heavy hammer with 8.72m.

Coolquill AC’s Ross Alexander secured a silver medal in the M45 5,000m walk, crossing the line in 25:28.22.

Clonmel AC athletes also featured prominently, with Liam Geoghegan taking silver in the M45 100m in 12.53 seconds. Conor Fleming finished sixth in the M55 5,000m in 19:34.44.

Moyne AC’s Ber Spillane earned two bronze medals in the W45 category, placing third in the 200m in 29.99 seconds and third in the 400m in 1:06.78.

Fethard AC athletes recorded notable performances over 5,000m, with Noel Howley claiming silver in the M75 event in 24:15.96, while John Laste finished fifth in the M50 race in 24:29.14.

Another national title for Tipperary came courtesy of Francis Gleeson, Templemore AC who won the M50 25lb hammer with a throw of 13.94m.

The championships once again highlighted the depth and quality of masters athletics in Tipperary, with athletes from clubs across the county returning home with an impressive collection of national medals and titles.