Michelle Finn of Leevale AC is selected for the 2017 World University Games

Michelle Finn of Leevale AC has just been selected for the 2017 World University Games (or known as the Universiade) which will be hosted by the city of Taipei, Taiwan from the 19 – 30 August. Michelle represented Ireland in the Rio Olympics in 2016 in the 3000m Steeplechase.

Shona Heaslip selected for World University Games in Taiwan

Shona Heaslip of An Riocht AC in Kerry is one of the up and coming stars in Irish athletics. She has just been selected for the 2017 World University Games (or known as the Universiade) will be hosted by the city of Taipei, Taiwan from the 19 – 30 August.

Thomas Barr of Ireland wins Gold at the World University Games

At the end of last week, Thomas Barr of Ireland won Gold in the 400m hurdles at the World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea. The Ferrybank AC athlete won the race in a time of 48.78 seconds which is just outside his own Irish record of 48.65 seconds which he set in Rome in June.

Here is the race video with his trademark finish kick to secure Gold...