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Wright secures place in Tokyo Olympics

Alex Wright
Alex Wright

Alex Wright set a personal best in the 20 kilometre walk at the Gran Premio Cantones De La Coruna in Spain on Saturday to qualify for the Olympics.

Wright’s time of 1:20:48 seconds books his place at the Tokyo games. 

Brendan Boyce has booked his place in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo after a career best performance in the 50km European Race Walking Championships in Alytus last month. 

The Donegal athlete finished in fifth place overall with a personal best time of 3:48:13.

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