A strong international field has been assembled by the organizers of this year’s Cork City Sports which will see Ireland’s leading two lappers tackle some really world class opposition in the Womens 800m. Kerry’s Laura Crowe who ran a 2.02 in the Oslo Daimond League earlier this week is up against Kilkenny’s Ciara Everard and … Continue reading “High Class Field to Contest Women’s 800m, in Cork”
read MoreIn addition to the US athletes already named to compete in this year’s Cork City Sports, the following US athletes have now confirmed that they will attend, making this one of the largest US teams to compete at the meet. Ryan Hill and Robby Andrews will compete in the Mens Mile Alan Webb and Diego Estrada … Continue reading “Large USA Team Confirmed for Cork City Sports”
read MoreThe Lord Mayor of Cork John Buttimer officially launched the 62st Cork City Sports International meet in front of fellow councillors, Cork City sports committee members, athletes and sponsors at the Council Chambers in City Hall. Speaking at the official launch, Cork City Sports chairman Tony O’Connell stated that this year’s event looks like being … Continue reading “Lord Mayor Launches 62nd Cork City Sports”
read MoreDouble European Cross Country champion Fionnuala Britton is a confirmed starter for the 3000m at the Cork showpiece next month. The Co. Wicklow star will use the Cork race as an important part of her build up for the World Championships in Moscow later in the season. The European Indoor bronze medallist at the distance will … Continue reading “Fionnuala Britton to run in Cork”
read MorePhil Healy, who received the Cork City Sports Athlete award for April, had a great weekend at the Aviva All-Ireland Schools winning the 100m in 11.83 and the 200m in 23.98. Both were new new schools records. Phil can be seen in action again at the Cork City Sports on July 2nd.
read MoreThe 62nd Cork City Sports is just four weeks away, Tuesday July 2nd, CIT Arena. There is already a hug buzz around for this years event with international athletes flying in from all over 32 countries to compete. For anyone with with even a passing interest in athletics this will be an evening not to be missed. Once again Cork City … Continue reading “Juvenile 300m Gala”
read MoreCiaran O’Lionard, the US based Leevale star returns home to compete for the first time since winning a bronze medal in the 3000m at the European Indoor championships in Gothenburg earlier this year. Just turned 25, O’Lionard is already one of the great Irish milers of all time, up there with Eamonn Coughlan, Marcus O’Sullivan … Continue reading “O’Lionard to Compete in the Mile”
read MoreAt the CIT Athletic Stadium for the announcement of the Cork Airport Sponsorship of the 400m Men Race at the 62nd Cork City Sports International Athletics Meet on Tuesday 2nd July with a 5.30pm. L to R Frank Walley, President CCS, Kevin Cullinane, Marketing Manager, Cork Airport and Tony O’Connell, Chairman CCS. Kevin Cullinane, Marketing … Continue reading “Cork Airport Sponsor the Men’s 400m Event”
read MoreAustralian distance runner Collis Birmingham has confirmed that he will return to Leeside for the 62nd Cork City Sports on 2nd July. The 28 year old was a comfortable winner of the 3000m at last year’ Meeting prior to competing in the Olympic Games in London. Birmingham finished an impressive 8th at this year’s World … Continue reading “Collis Birmingham returns to Cork City Sports”
read MoreU.S. distance star, Ben True, ran the fastest 5000m in the world this year when winning at the famed Payton Jordan Invitational held at Stanford, California, in a career best of 13 mins.14.44secs.last weekend. Ben True who is set to compete at the 62nd Cork City Sports on 2nd July gave an early indication of … Continue reading “Ben True to run Mile in Cork”
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