Letterkenny AC claim team gold at 45th Dublin City Marathon

Letterkenny Athletic Club secured the team gold medal in the National Marathon Championships, which were contested as part of the 45th Dublin City Marathon.

The LAC quartet was led by Stephen McAuley, who became the third Irishman to cross the finish line, taking individual bronze in the national championship and finishing 10th overall in a time of 2:16.37.

McAuley was joined by Michael Fox, Jamie Westerman and Mark McPaul. Fox completed the race in 2:23.34, Westerman in 2:28.22 and McPaul in 2:42.36, together securing the team gold for Letterkenny AC.

The national title was won by Hugh Armstrong of Ballina AC in 2:14.51, with Killian Mooney of Dundrum South Dublin finishing second in 2:15.44 and McAuley third.

Internationally, Ethiopia’s Abay Alemu Lesa won the overall marathon in 2:10.29, followed by Ebba Chala (2:10.37) and Sahlesilassie Nigussie (2:11.25). Ethiopian Zenebu Fikdau Jebesa was the first woman home, recording 2:24.00.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: RUN 4 FFWPU / Pexels.