Cobh Tourism's statue of Sullivan, by local sculptor, James McLoughlin,
was unveiled in Cobh, this afternoon, in front of a large gathering. Cobh Tourism Facebook page:
"Cobh Tourism is unveiling the life size bronze
statue of local hero Sonia O Sullivan in Cobh this Sunday and are
inviting the public to join them in the honorary celebration.
The statue will be unveiled by Sonia herself at 3pm, who will be
accompanied by her family and friends including husband Nic Bideau and
their children Ciara and Sophie.
Cobh Tourism hope that the public turn out in huge
numbers to support the Sonia 5k Road Race on Saturday 19th at 6pm and
the unveiling of James McLoughlin's magnificent work of art right in
the centre of the beautiful town of Cobh on Sunday. The town will be
bedecked in bunting and the Band of 1 Southern Brigade will be on hand
to entertain from 2.30 pm."
Video of Sonia's Speech at the Unveiling Ceremony
Video of O'Sullivan Family after the Unveiling Ceremony
Extended Video of the full Sonia O'Sullivan Unveiling Ceremony
Video length: approx. 24 minutes
On Saturday 19th, Athletics Ireland , in conjunction with
Ballymore-Cobh AC, held a special 5k
event, commemorating the 20th anniversary of Cobh, and Ireland's
Greatest ever athlete, Sonia O'Sullivan's World Championship 5,000m
win, in Gothenburg, Sweden, in a Championship record of 14:46:47
