One-two for Westport AC's Rentons at All-Ireland championships
THE young athletes of Westport AC did the club proud at the All Ireland Uneven Ages in Conna, Co. Cork, which took place earlier in the month.
It was a tough course, with inches of deep slippery muck, but they all took it in their stride and kept pushing on to the very end never giving up. To get this far and completing the course was an achievement in itself and not many ever get that opportunity to represent their club, county and province.
A special well done to Freya and Holly Renton, another fantastic result in claiming gold and silver out of the field of 157 girls.
A report from Athletics Irelands said: "The twins provided yet another superb display of cross country running in one of the early highlights of the busy 12 race schedule. The Westport AC pair went toe-to toe-over the 2500m route, with Freya ultimately finishing narrowly ahead of sister Holly to double up on the gold she collected in Donegal two weeks previously in the Under 14s age group".
They also were instrumental in helping Mayo win a team bronze and Connacht win a team bronze.
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Westport AC’s youngest competitor on the day, Finn Duckett, running out of age.Image 2 of 6
Westport AC Under 13 athlete Saoirse McGing giving it her all.Image 3 of 6
Westport AC’s Under 13 duo of Clare Ryan and May Clarken in action.Image 4 of 6
Westport AC Under 15 girls who represented the club were Erica O’Driscoll, Erin Walsh and Maud O’Reilly.Image 5 of 6
May Duckett helped ensured Mayo won a team bronze for the Under 13 girls.Image 6 of 6
Ethan Doherty was sixth placed individual and got automatic qualification to represent Ireland in the UK Cross Challenge in January. Ethan and Padraig Corduff also were instrumental in winning a team bronze for Mayo Under 17 boys.May Duckett also was pivotal in ensuring Mayo win an Under 13 team bronze. May was running out of age which shows her talent.
Well done to Ethan Doherty too on his sixth place position out of a field of 129. This finish meant automatic qualification to represent Ireland in Scotland in January in the UK Cross Challenge. His dedication and hard work have paid off, and is a proud moment for the club.
Ethan Doherty and Padraig Corduff were also responsible for ensuring Mayo win team bronze in the Under 17 boys.
Well done also to Maud O’Reilly, Padraig Corduff, Ruairi Hollywood, Clare Ryan, Erica O’Driscoll, Erin Walsh, Saoirse McGing, May Clarken, Finn Duckett and Róisin O’Brien who ran great races.