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Minister Ross congratulates Irish team on their performances at the U20 World Athletics Championships
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, TD, today congratulated the Irish team on their success at the IAAF World U20 Athletics Championships in Tampere, Finland.
Minister Ross said: “On behalf of the Irish people I am delighted to congratulate you, the Irish team on your fantastic performances at the World U20 Athletics Championships in Finland. Coming hot on the heels of great success at the U18 European Championships, these medal wins are very encouraging for our future prospects at senior and Olympic level. I would like to commend in particular Sommer Lecky, who won a silver medal in the High Jump event, and our Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Team who also achieved a silver medal. I would also like to applaud the wonderful work of the individual coaches and Athletics Ireland in nurturing the talents our young athletes who are enjoying great success in international competition. It certainly bodes well for the future.”