Ciara Mageean of City of Lisburn AC produced an exceptional record-breaking performance to win gold in the 1500m in 4.15.46 at the European Youth Olympics in Finland.
This time is a new Irish Youth record and a new Irish Junior record and a new Championships Best Performance. This record was previously held by Romania’s Gabriela Szabo.
One of Magaeen’s heroes, Sonia O’Sullivan - who is part of the management team, was track-side to cheer her to victory and to see the record of one of her greatest rivals tumble.
In the typical bold running style of Magaeen, she took the race out from the start with Britain’s Lauren Proctor. With a lap to go the 17-year-old made a break and was a clear winner by 30 metres, with Doaga of Romania coming second in 4.18.44.
Speaking of the victory Magaeen said: 'I went out there to try my best, I gave it everything, I am really tired now but I am delighted to have won the race.'
Team Manager John McGrath said: 'We are thrilled with Ciara’s performance; the rest of the team on the track today also had a remarkable day.'
Elsewhere, Christine McMahon of Ballymena and Antrim AC set a new Irish Youth record of 59.78 in the 400m hurdles and is the second fastest qualifier going into the final.
Killian Barry of Crusaders AC has also made it into the final of the hammer with a throw of 65.27 metres. Lorcan O’Cathian of Roscommon AC won his heat in 22.12 and qualifies for the semi-final.
Meanwhile, Paul Scanlan of Leevale AC finished seventh in the 400m final in 49.70.
Finally, Adam Ingram of Lagan Valley AC set a personal best of 1.53.08 in the semi-finals of the 800m. Ingram was unlucky not to make it into the finals as he would have won the other semi-final.
