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Trio named to represent Ireland in the Olymoic women's marathon

Athletics Ireland have made the decision to select national champion Linda Byrne along with Catriona Jennings and Ava Hutchinson for the Olympic women's marathon. Maria McCambridge misses out on selection even though she achieved the Olympic standard.

Only three qualified athletes can be sent and all four had dipped under the standard.

McCambridge, who has marginally the slowest of the four qualifying times, has 24 hours to appeal if she wishes.

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