Joe McEvoy

Seven medals for Tipp at Juvenile Indoors

Last weekend saw the first two days of the All Ireland Juvenile Indoor Championships in Athlone with North Tipperary clubs well represented.

Nenagh Olympic's Joe McEvoy had a great weekend with Gold in the under 19 60m Hurdle and silver in the High Jump with a great 1.95m clearance.

In the same age group, Sean Carolan jumped 6.44m to take the bronze in the U19 Long Jump.

Ellen O'Dwyer year continues to go from strength to strength with silver in the U15 High Jump with a 1.55m clearance.

Another athlete on the rise literally is under 16 Jodie McGrath who broke her personal best on her way to a 2.90m clearance in the Pole Vault which was good enough for the silver medal.

Another Pole Vaulter to medal was Ben Connolly who finished third in the boys under 16 in another personal best of 3.20m.

Templemore AC'S Ceola Bergin winner of the bronze medal in the Shot Putt with a putt of 11.45m.

 

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