One of the big races in Munster over the Christmas period was the Clonmel 4-mile road race on St Stephens Day. A total of 424 crossed the finish line, up 47% on last year.
In the men's race, Sean Tobin of Clonmel AC missed out on the course record of 17:45 he set in 2019 by just one second, recording a time of 17:46. Peter Lynch (KCH), last year's winner, was 38 seconds faster on this occasion when finishing second 17:59. Paul Hartnett of East Cork AC was third in a time of 18:51.
In the women's race, the first three all broke the previous course record! All three are pictured above at the start line.
Shona Heaslip (An Riocht AC - 88) and Ann-Marie McGlynn (Letterkenny AC - 330) both bettered the course record when both finished in a time of 20:46.
The previous course record of 21:32 was set back in 2017 by Lizzie Lee (Leevale AC - 118). Lizzie returned this year and broke her own record to finish in 3rd place in a time of 21:25.
Place Athletes Name Club Division Gun Chip Bib
1 Sean Tobin Clonmel AC MS 17:46 246
2 Peter Lynch Kilkenny City Harriers MS 17:59 376
3 Paul Hartnett East Cork AC MS 18:51 86
19 Shona Heaslip An Riocht AC FS 20:46 88 Course Record
21 Annmarie McGlynn Letterkenny AC FS 20:46 330
28 Lizzie Lee Leevale AC FS 21:25 118
Results & photos... https://munsterrunning.blogspot.com/2023/12/results-photos-of-clonmel-4-mile-road.html
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| Sean Owens of sponsors MSD presenting the 3rd place prize to Paul Hartnett of East Cork AC |