There was local success yesterday at the National Senior Track and Field Championships at the Morton Stadium in Santry yesterday
Thomas Barr won a seventh consecutive 400m hurdles title, showing that he’s over his recent injury concerns by clocking 49.79, just ahead of his training partner Paul Byrne, who pushed him right the way down the home stretch.
The Ferrybank athlete finished fourth at last year’s Rio Olympics so will travel to London in positive humour.
Meanwhile, Cara Kennedy was first in the Hammer in the 53.17 meteres to defend her title
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