World Athletics: Odira storms to surprise gold in 800m Kenya's Lilian Odira produced a storming finish to win an astonishing women's 800 metres world gold on Sunday, smashing her personal best by almost two seconds and erasing the 42-year-old championship record. Athletics • 21 Sep 25
World Athletics: Odira storms to surprise gold in 800m Kenya's Lilian Odira produced a storming finish to win an astonishing women's 800 metres world gold on Sunday, smashing her personal best by almost two seconds and erasing the 42-year-old championship record. Athletics • 21 Sep 25
O'Connor: 'I've had the year of my dreams' After capping off a wonderful year with a silver medal at the World Championships, Kate O'Connor is not looking to put limits on herself, stating, "I think I'm only getting started". Athletics • 21 Sep 25
O'Connor: 'I've had the year of my dreams' After capping off a wonderful year with a silver medal at the World Championships, Kate O'Connor is not looking to put limits on herself, stating, "I think I'm only getting started". Athletics • 21 Sep 25
O'Connor reveals battle through injury to claim silver Ireland's newly crowned World Athletics Championships medallist Kate O'Connor revealed just how deep she had to dig to win heptathlon silver in Tokyo. Athletics • 20 Sep 25
O'Connor reveals battle through injury to claim silver Ireland's newly crowned World Athletics Championships medallist Kate O'Connor revealed just how deep she had to dig to win heptathlon silver in Tokyo. Athletics • 20 Sep 25
McPhillips sets Irish record with fourth in 800m final Cian McPhillips made a late charge to take fourth place and set a new Irish record in the men's 800m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Athletics • 20 Sep 25
McPhillips sets Irish record with fourth in 800m final Cian McPhillips made a late charge to take fourth place and set a new Irish record in the men's 800m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Athletics • 20 Sep 25
Recap: World Championship silver for O'Connor Follow how things unfold as Kate O'Connor took silver in the heptathlon and Cian McPhillips was a creditable fourth in the 800m final. Athletics • 20 Sep 25
Recap: World Championship silver for O'Connor Follow how things unfold as Kate O'Connor took silver in the heptathlon and Cian McPhillips was a creditable fourth in the 800m final. Athletics • 20 Sep 25
O'Connor wins world silver medal in heptathlon Kate O'Connor won the silver medal in the heptathlon at the World Athletics Championships following an incredible fifth personal best from seven events, as she clocked two minutes 9.56 seconds in the decisive 800m. Athletics • 20 Sep 25
O'Connor wins world silver medal in heptathlon Kate O'Connor won the silver medal in the heptathlon at the World Athletics Championships following an incredible fifth personal best from seven events, as she clocked two minutes 9.56 seconds in the decisive 800m. Athletics • 20 Sep 25
Trailblazing McPhillips ready for world final stage It has been a week to remember for Cian McPhillips, lowering the 800m national record and making history by storming into a World Championship final. What can the Longford man hope to achieve at Japan's National Stadium? Athletics • 20 Sep 25
Trailblazing McPhillips ready for world final stage It has been a week to remember for Cian McPhillips, lowering the 800m national record and making history by storming into a World Championship final. What can the Longford man hope to achieve at Japan's National Stadium? Athletics • 20 Sep 25
O'Connor keeping calm and hitting marks in podium chase Ireland's Kate O'Connor was more than pleased to have achieved three personal bests on a hectic day one of the heptathlon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, which left her in second place and firmly in medal contention ahead of the concluding three events on Saturday. Athletics • 19 Sep 25
O'Connor keeping calm and hitting marks in podium chase Ireland's Kate O'Connor was more than pleased to have achieved three personal bests on a hectic day one of the heptathlon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, which left her in second place and firmly in medal contention ahead of the concluding three events on Saturday. Athletics • 19 Sep 25
Lyles surges late to win fourth successive 200m gold Noah Lyles scorched to a fourth successive world 200 metres gold medal as he delivered his trademark drive to the line to triumph in 19.52 seconds, pipping compatriot and perennial bridesmaid Kenny Bednarek, who took silver in 19.58. Athletics • 19 Sep 25
Lyles surges late to win fourth successive 200m gold Noah Lyles scorched to a fourth successive world 200 metres gold medal as he delivered his trademark drive to the line to triumph in 19.52 seconds, pipping compatriot and perennial bridesmaid Kenny Bednarek, who took silver in 19.58. Athletics • 19 Sep 25
Heptathlete O'Connor in medal hunt after trio of PBs Kate O'Connor is firmly in the medal hunt in the heptathlon at the World Athletics Championship as Friday's four events produced three personal bests for the Irish athlete. World Athletics Championships • 19 Sep 25
Heptathlete O'Connor in medal hunt after trio of PBs Kate O'Connor is firmly in the medal hunt in the heptathlon at the World Athletics Championship as Friday's four events produced three personal bests for the Irish athlete. World Athletics Championships • 19 Sep 25
McPhillips urged to kick on and shock the Worlds Unless you happen to be an athletics aficionado, it might seem that Cian McPhillips has come out of nowhere (Longford, actually) to thrust himself into the medal conversation in the 800m at the World Athletics Championships. Athletics • 19 Sep 25
McPhillips urged to kick on and shock the Worlds Unless you happen to be an athletics aficionado, it might seem that Cian McPhillips has come out of nowhere (Longford, actually) to thrust himself into the medal conversation in the 800m at the World Athletics Championships. Athletics • 19 Sep 25
McPhillips breaks Irish record to reach World final Cian McPhillips delivered an exceptional Irish record-breaking performance to advance to the final of the 800m at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. However, Mark English missed out on a place in the medal race. Athletics • 18 Sep 25
McPhillips breaks Irish record to reach World final Cian McPhillips delivered an exceptional Irish record-breaking performance to advance to the final of the 800m at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. However, Mark English missed out on a place in the medal race. Athletics • 18 Sep 25
English primed for big run in 800m semi-final at Worlds Mark English believes he is in the best shape of his life as he bids to reach the final of the 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (1.45pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player). Athletics • 19 Sep 25
English primed for big run in 800m semi-final at Worlds Mark English believes he is in the best shape of his life as he bids to reach the final of the 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (1.45pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player). Athletics • 19 Sep 25
Athletics Podcast: Coscoran final and realities of fame Katie Kirk is joined by Sonia O'Sullivan and David Gillick to look back on Day 5 of the World Athletics Championships. World Athletics Championships • 17 Sep 25
Athletics Podcast: Coscoran final and realities of fame Katie Kirk is joined by Sonia O'Sullivan and David Gillick to look back on Day 5 of the World Athletics Championships. World Athletics Championships • 17 Sep 25
Moon strikes gold at Worlds with stellar display American Katie Moon became the first woman to win a third consecutive World Athletics Championships pole vault title on Wednesday when she cleared a season's best 4.90m to edge out compatriot Sandi Morris in a nail-biting contest in Tokyo. Athletics • 17 Sep 25
Moon strikes gold at Worlds with stellar display American Katie Moon became the first woman to win a third consecutive World Athletics Championships pole vault title on Wednesday when she cleared a season's best 4.90m to edge out compatriot Sandi Morris in a nail-biting contest in Tokyo. Athletics • 17 Sep 25
'Bittersweet' 12th for Coscoran in 1500m World final Andrew Coscoran finished a somewhat frustrating 12th in the men's 1500m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Athletics • 18 Sep 25
'Bittersweet' 12th for Coscoran in 1500m World final Andrew Coscoran finished a somewhat frustrating 12th in the men's 1500m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Athletics • 18 Sep 25
Coscoran aiming for race of his life in 1500m final Irish eyes will be on Andrew Coscoran later as he competes in the final of 1500m at the World Athletics Championships, and he knows he'll need another 'race of his life' to get into the medal conversation at the National Stadium in Tokyo. Athletics • 17 Sep 25
Coscoran aiming for race of his life in 1500m final Irish eyes will be on Andrew Coscoran later as he competes in the final of 1500m at the World Athletics Championships, and he knows he'll need another 'race of his life' to get into the medal conversation at the National Stadium in Tokyo. Athletics • 17 Sep 25
110m hurdles gold a cinch for Tinch in Tokyo Cordell Tinch capped a superb second season as a professional by winning 110 metres hurdles gold at the World Athletics Championships in 12.99 seconds. Athletics • 18 Sep 25
110m hurdles gold a cinch for Tinch in Tokyo Cordell Tinch capped a superb second season as a professional by winning 110 metres hurdles gold at the World Athletics Championships in 12.99 seconds. Athletics • 18 Sep 25
Healy 10th, McPhillips & English advance, Mawdsley out Cian McPhillips and Mark English have both qualified for the semi-finals of the 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Athletics • 16 Sep 25
Healy 10th, McPhillips & English advance, Mawdsley out Cian McPhillips and Mark English have both qualified for the semi-finals of the 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Athletics • 16 Sep 25
Coscoran reaches 1500m final, Lavin exits 100m hurdles Andrew Coscoran is through to the men's 1500m final after finishing fifth in his semi-final at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo, in a time of 3:35.65. Athletics • 16 Sep 25
Coscoran reaches 1500m final, Lavin exits 100m hurdles Andrew Coscoran is through to the men's 1500m final after finishing fifth in his semi-final at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo, in a time of 3:35.65. Athletics • 16 Sep 25
Healy into final as McCormack secures marathon top 10 Fionnuala McCormack finished ninth in the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Athletics • 15 Sep 25
Healy into final as McCormack secures marathon top 10 Fionnuala McCormack finished ninth in the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Athletics • 15 Sep 25
Pod: Mixed heats in humid Tokyo & Cork pundits on tour Katie Kirk is joined by Derval O'Rourke in studio, with David Gillick dialling in from a sticky Tokyo, to look back on the first day of the World Athletics Championships. Athletics • 17 Sep 25
Pod: Mixed heats in humid Tokyo & Cork pundits on tour Katie Kirk is joined by Derval O'Rourke in studio, with David Gillick dialling in from a sticky Tokyo, to look back on the first day of the World Athletics Championships. Athletics • 17 Sep 25
O'Sullivan and Healy progress to semis at Tokyo Worlds It was a disappointing first session at the World Athletics Championships as Ireland's mixed relay team failed to make it through to the final in Tokyo. Athletics • 13 Sep 25
O'Sullivan and Healy progress to semis at Tokyo Worlds It was a disappointing first session at the World Athletics Championships as Ireland's mixed relay team failed to make it through to the final in Tokyo. Athletics • 13 Sep 25
O'Connor chasing 'something special' to cap off 2025 Irish heptathlete Kate O'Connor believes "something special" could happen at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo as she tries to add to what has already been an incredible 2025. Athletics • 12 Sep 25
O'Connor chasing 'something special' to cap off 2025 Irish heptathlete Kate O'Connor believes "something special" could happen at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo as she tries to add to what has already been an incredible 2025. Athletics • 12 Sep 25
Preview: Indoor medallists lead Irish charge at Worlds Katie Kirk previews a selection of the action in Tokyo for the World Athletics Championships, where Mark English, Sarah Healy and Kate O'Connor are likely to shoulder Irish hopes. Athletics • 12 Sep 25
Preview: Indoor medallists lead Irish charge at Worlds Katie Kirk previews a selection of the action in Tokyo for the World Athletics Championships, where Mark English, Sarah Healy and Kate O'Connor are likely to shoulder Irish hopes. Athletics • 12 Sep 25
