Ten Cork Athletes for National Marathon Championships October 2021

Ten Cork Athletes Listed among National Marathon Championship Entries

 Belfast

Sunday October 3rd 2021

Start of Belfast Marathon 2016

Four Cork clubs will be represented in next Sunday's National Marathon Championship, which is being held in conjunction with the Belfast Marathon. Normally held as part of the Dublin Marathon, with some 3,500 Championship entrants, this year's Championship will be contested by just 820 Athletics Ireland members, and a significant majority of those belong to clubs in Northern Ireland

There are eight Cork men and two women listed for Sunday's event, with three from Eagle AC, two each from St Finbarrs AC and Togher AC, and one each from Cork Mental Health AC, Grange-Fermoy AC and Youghal AC

Nevertheless we should be thankful, given the trials and tribulations of Covid-19, that the 2021 National Marathon Championships are being held at all. However, with just over 800 Championship entrants, it represents a 76% drop on the 2019 Championship finishing numbers of approx. 3,500, but, as stated earlier, we should be glad that the Championship is going ahead - The Tokyo Marathon scheduled for October has been postponed until Spring 2022

Full List of Championship Entries

There are just two women from Cork clubs among the 271 women entered in the Championship, Catherine Murphy from Eagle AC and Togher AC's Clare Madden

Women

Fearghal Curtin Named Big South Runner of the Week - Sept 22nd 2021

Fearghal Curtin, Youghal AC and Charleston Southern University, is Big South Runner of the week

September 22nd 2021

Fearghal Curtin, Youghal AC and Charleston Southern University, has been named Big South Runner of the week, following his 5th place finish at the FSU Open Cross-Country, last week.  Fearghal ran 22:57 for the 8k cross-country, taking approx. 20 sec off his previous best

CSU Sports Report

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After recording a top-five finish in his first race of the season, Fearghal Curtin was named Big South Runner of the Week, as announced by the conference office Wednesday afternoon.

Curtin placed fifth out of 254 finishers in last week's FSU XC Open, crossing the line in 23:57.4. He was the only person in the top five who wasn't from a Power Five school.

Curtin's time was also a personal best in the 8K, knocking off more than 20 seconds from his previous best when he was at Arizona State. His time helped the Bucs place fourth in the meet, behind only national powers Florida State and Stanford and regional rival Furman.

The award is Curtin's second career Big South weekly honor and his first since 2017. It's the first weekly honor for a Buccaneer men's cross country runner since Alan Deogracias earned Runner of the Week honors during last year's spring season.

Curtin and the Bucs next head to Coastal Carolina for the Chanticleer Challenge on October 1

Men's 8k Results

Charlie O'Donovan 4th in Main Line Invitational, Haverford, Connecicut

 

Charlie O'Donovan, Leevale AC and Villanova University, finished fourth, in 19:21, at the four mile Main Line Invitational Cross-Country, at Stanford University, Conneticut, helping Villanova to Team Gold

Main Line Invitational Results September 2021

Yuri Sedykh Dies Aged 67 - September 14th 2021

Russian Hammer Thrower Yuri Sedykh Who Broke World record at 1984 Cork City Sports Dies

Tuesday September 14th 2021

Yuri Sedykh

Russian Olympic and World Champion Hammer thrower Yuri Sedykh was died aged 67.  Russian newsagency TASS reported earlier today that he had suffered a heart attack

In an enthralling hammer competition at the 1984 Cork City Sports, Sedykh, along with his compatriot Sergey Litvinov, set the meet alight, throwing no less than 6 World Records between them in less than an hour

On a balmy summer’s evening on July 3rd 1984, at the Mardyke Arena, in the space of an incredible hour, the world record in the hammer was shattered six times by a pair of Soviet athletes.


Yuri returned, as a guest, to the 2015 Cork City Sports, and the following is the Cork Athletics report:
The Cork City Sports meet, began inauspiciously enough. Shortly before six o’clock, Sergei Litvinov, world record holder and reigning world champion, stepped into the circle and fouled off his opening throw. A few minutes later, his compatriot Yuri Sedykh, gold medallist at the 1976 and 1980 Olympics, picked up his hammer and launched his first effort 86.34 meters. The 29 year old had gone 2.20m past the mark of 84.14 established by Litvinov 13 months previously, and set the craziness in motion.

Since 1980, the Soviet pair had dominated the event and swapped ownership of the world record four times in that spell. Taking full advantage of the perfect throwing conditions on a glorious summer’s evening, Litvinov’s second throw of 85.14m was a remarkable response to his comrade. A personal best, it would have been a new world record itself half an hour earlier.

However, this was to be Sedykh’s night. His second attempt was another massive throw, measured at 85.98m. His third throw went through the 85m mark and even his last legal throw was 84.16. In reply, the best of Litvinov’s remaining throws was 84.64m. He’d twice thrown better than the world record, yet his comrade had gone better than the old world record with four of this throws.

For this performance, Sedykh was judged to be the athlete of the meet, an accolade for which he was awarded the US Ambassador’s Cup.
Sedykh stated afterwards. “I think there is no limit to man’s ability. It’s good to be back in the land where the hammer event was started. The warmth of the spectators is something I will always remember from my visit to Cork.”

Sedykh and Litvinov ran a joint lap of honour on the track and received a tumultuous  reception from the capacity crowd.
“We were delighted,” said Owen O’Callaghan whose company, O’Callaghan Properties, had sponsored the hammer event. “ we brought Sedykh out on the town that night to experience some Cork hospitality.”

When reporters asked Sedykh whether his record was likely to be broken at the Olympics, he answered with an emphatic ‘No’. He was correct on that score. It stood for almost two years until he broke it again by going 86.66m at an international athletics meeting in Tallinn, Estonia. A silver medallist in Seoul in 1988, he moved to Paris following the break-up of the Soviet Union. Still the owner of the world record, he now travels the world giving throwing clinics

Unlike many hammer throwers Sedykh threw off three rotations rather than four. He felt three rotations were sufficient. With this technique he won gold medals at the 1976 Summer Olympics and 1980 Summer Olympics as well as taking first at the 1986 Goodwill Games and the 1991 World Championships in Athletics.

Tony O’Connell, chairman of Cork City Sports states that “Everyone has fond memories of the night 32 years ago that the world hammer record was broken six times at Cork City Sports. It is great to have Yuriy Sedykh back in Cork so that we can once again honour the man and recollect that famous night once more.”

Tass Reports Death of Yuri Sedykh, Tuesday Sept 14th 2021

Two-time Olympic champion in the hammer throw Yuri Sedykh has died

  Yuri Sedykh, 1986

He was 67 years old, the world record set in 1986 by a track and field athlete remains unsurpassed to this day

The king of the hammer. Two-time Olympic champion Yuri Sedykh Photo: Yuri Nabatov/TASS

TASS, September 14. The winner of two Olympiads in hammer throwing competitions, Yuri Sedykh, died at the age of 67. This was announced on Twitter by the first vice-president of the International Association of Athletics Federations Sergey Bubka.

"We deeply mourn the loss of Yuri Sedykh. An outstanding two-time Olympic champion, whose fantastic world record in the hammer throw is still not broken, " Bubka wrote.

According to the press service of the All-Russian Athletics Federation, on Tuesday morning, Yuri had a heart attack.
Sedykh was the winner of the Olympic Games in 1976 and 1980, and also has Silver medal from 1988 Games to his credit. He has one gold and one silver medal from the World Championships to his credit. He was also a three-time European champion.

Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month of August 2021 - Ryan Creech

Ryan Creech is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for August 2021

River Lee Hotel

Friday September 10th 2021

Ryan Creech, Leevale AC, is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for August 2021 - Photo: Tony O'Connell Photography

The award was presented to Ryan at a function at the River Lee hotel, on Friday September 10th 2021

Ryan Creech with Cork City Sports representatives and sponsors - Photo: Tony O'Connell Photography

The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award is sponsored by 96FM/C103FM, The Echo, The River Lee, Cork Crystal and Leisureworld

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Ryan Creech and Donie Walsh - Photo: Tony O'Connell Photography

The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month of August 2021 is Ryan Creech, Leevale AC - Photo: Tony O'Connell Photography

Cork City Sports Athletics Person of the Month - August 2021 - Award Citation

Ryan Creech with Cork City Sports representatives and sponsors  - Photo: Tony O'Connell Photography

Ryan Creech, Leevale AC is the August recipient of the Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month

Ryan Creech (Leevale AC) is the Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for August. At the Antrim Coast Half-Marathon Ryan led the Irish team home when finishing 6th in the elite international section of the race. Equally impressive was the time of 63 min 26 seconds which was a big personal best for Ryan. This performance also puts Ryan on top of the 2021 Irish Half-Marathon rankings.

Ryan Creech with parents Eamonn and Norma Creech, his Grandfather and girlfriend Chloé Murphy

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Covid Questionnaire and Information - County Juvenile Championships - Sunday September 12th

Covid Questionnaire & Instructions - County Juvenile T&F Championships - Day 3 2021

MTU Track

Sunday September 12th 2021

All persons attending MUST complete the Covid Health Questionnaire - Day 3

Please complete After 12 Noon Friday 10th and, preferably, by 8pm Saturday September 11th


NB: It is NOT permissable to complete the form for any other person EXCEPT ONLY your own child

Note: The Covid Questionnaire will remain open after 8pm on Saturday, however completion of the form after this time may result in delay in your entry to the facility, as the responses will be processed and tabulated on sheets, on Saturday evening, for the gate personnel.

Only Championship entrants, Competition Officials and Event Support Personnel may enter the grounds, along with one (1) Parent/Guardian per athlete (or family where siblings are competing), and one (1) Club Team Manager

Masks must be worn by all present except ONLY while that person is active during competition/preparation. 

There will NOT be a shop on site

Field athletes must provide their own implements, except for Shot Put

NO entries on the day and NO late entries

Parking & Track Entry

Parking for the Track Meet will be in the car park on the stand side and Entry/Exit will be from the stand side

Please Complete Covid Questionnaire early

Please DON'T leave submitting the Covid Form to the last moment.  With over 400 competitors, we expect approx. 1,000 people at tomorrow's Track Meet

In order that we have a smooth flow at the entry gate, lists of attendees must be compiled by 8pm Saturday evening, so those completing the form after 8pm will be directed to a separate, slower queue, while others should have a smooth, hassle-free, entry


There will be a separate desk, with paper forms, for those who haven't completed the Questionnaire before arriving at MTU Track.....but this will be the slowest track entry process.

Bottom Line: Please cmplete and submit the Covid Form EARLY!

Athletics Ireland Covid-19 Update September 2nd 2021

Athletics Ireland Covid-19 Update September 2nd 2021

Athletics Ireland Release

Covid Update 2nd September 2021 Government Announcement - Reframing the challenge

Dear Athletics Ireland Stakeholder

On Tuesday night Government announced Ireland’s plan for the next and final phase of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

All relevant information can be accessed here: Reframing the challenge, continuing our recovery and reconnecting

A full copy of the Plan is attached below

Please find below the key highlights and timelines for our sport

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the significant work and commitment of all our stakeholders throughout the Pandemic

September 6th 2021

Spectator Stadia Capacities

    For indoor sporting events spectators should be fully seated.

    Organisers should demonstrate full understanding of and adherence to best practice protective measures which should continue to apply, within these capacity limits and have COVID plans for events

    Waves of 200 participants plus 200 spectators continue for all competition including road races and cross country.

September 20th 2021

From September 20th the following apply to competitive sports training, competition and events

    Capacity limits refer to the number of participants.

    Spectator attendance in stadia remain in line with the capacities outlined above.

Note the formal requirement to ensure social distancing, excellent hygiene and mask wearing as required at events. Covid19 is still with us.

October 22nd 2021

Based on the criteria of at or close to 90% of people 16 or over being fully vaccinated in the coming weeks, and having regard to the incidence and behaviour of the disease at that time, the Government plan to remove further statutory restrictions in respect of events and activities from 22nd of October.

Some of the following key measures will be removed;

•    Formal requirements/mandates for physical distancing
•     Limits on numbers at outdoor events and engaging in sporting activities outdoors
•     Restrictions on indoor sports activities and other indoor leisure/community activities
•     Certification of immunity or testing as a prerequisite for access to, or engagement in, any activities or events (with exception of international travel)

'Reframing the Challenge' Roadmap

Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year 2020 - Phil Healy

Phil Healy is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year 2020

River Lee Hotel

Thursday September 23rd 2021

Phil Healy Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year 2020

The award was presented to Phil at a function at the River Lee hotel, on Thursday September 23rd 2020

 

Citation - Cork City Sport Athlete of the Year 2020

Phil Healy (Bandon AC) is the Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year for 2020. In a year disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic Phil managed to set a new Irish 200m record  (23.10) at the National Indoor Championships in February and recovered from a weight training injury during lockdown to record a well deserved 100m/200m double at the national outdoor championships in August.

The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award is sponsored by 96FM/C103FM, The Evening Echo, The River Lee, Cork Crystal and Leisureworld

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The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year 2020 is Phil Healy (Bandon AC)

Photos

Phil Healy with Cork City Sports and sponsor representatives: River Lee, 96/103FM, Echo, Leisureworld and Cork Crystal

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Nine Cork Athletes Selected for SIAB International - September 2021

9 Cork Athletes Among 64 Selected for SIAB Schools International

Moorways Stadium, Moor Lane, Allenton, Derby, UK

Saturday September 25th 2021

 


Nine Cork Students have been selected on ireland's sixty five (65) person squad for next Saturday's SIAB Schools T&F International, in Derby, UK.  Competing in fifteen events in all. Ella Scott and Max O'Reilly will both compete in three events, while Fatima Amusa and Kotryna Pacerinskaite go in two events each.

Alex Cashman, Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal	Ella Scott, Bruce College, Cork	Fatima, Amusa, Bishopstown Community College
Joshua Fitzgerald, Colaiste Mhuire Crosshaven	Max O'Reilly, Carrigaline Community School	Nicole Dinan, St. Angelas, Cork
Okwu Bakari, Ashton School	Kotryna Pacerinskaite, Presentation Mitchelstown	Poppi Devereaux, Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal

Cork Athletes Selected

Full Irish Squad

Meet Timetable (PDF File)

County Board Clubs Meeting - Thursday September 16th 2021

Club Delegate Meeting

(via ZOOM)

8:30pm September 16th 2021

Some of the delegates at the 2015 AGM

As a precursor to resuming the holding of the normal monthly 'In Person'meetings, this coming Thursday, September 16th, at 8:30pm, the County Board will hold a Zoom meeting with club delegates.


Club Secretaries have already been circulated, however several clubs have yet to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. of their delegate's details, so that she can send them the Zoom Meeting details directly, in advance of the meeting


Can those clubs that have yet to do so, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., without delay

Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month of July 2021 - Diarmuid O'Connor

Diarmuid O'Connor is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for July 2021

River Lee Hotel

Friday September 10th 2021

 Diarmuid O'Connor, Bandon AC, is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for July 2021 - Photo: Tony O'Connell Photography

The award was presented to Diarmuid at a function at the River Lee hotel, on Friday September 10th 2021

Diarmuid O'Connor with parents Denis and Denise O'Connor, and Coach Frank Stam - Photo: Tony O'Connell Photography

The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award is sponsored by 96FM/C103FM, The Echo, The River Lee, Cork Crystal and Leisureworld

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 Diarmuid O'Connor with Coach Frank Stam - Photo: Tony O'Connell Photography

The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month of July 2021 is Diarmuid O'Connor, Bandon AC - Photo: Tony O'Connell Photography

Cork City Sports Athletics Person of the Month - July 2021 - Award Citation

 Diarmuid O'Connor with parents Denis and Denise O'Connor - Photo: Tony O'Connell Photography

Diarmuid O'Connor (Bandon AC) is the July recipient of the Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month

The Cork City Sports Athlete for the Month of July is Diarmuid O'Connor (Bandon AC). Diarmuid set a new Irish Junior Decathlon record at the European Junior Championships in Estonia. He finished a very commendable 4th in that hotly contested competition.

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Covid Questionnaire and Information - County Juvenile Championships - Sunday September 5th

Covid Questionnaire & Instructions - County Juvenile T&F Championships - Day 2 2021

MTU Track

Sunday September 5th 2021

All persons attending MUST complete the Covid Health Questionnaire

Please complete by 10pm Saturday September 4th


NB: It is NOT permissable to complete the form for any other person EXCEPT ONLY your own child

Note: The Covid Questionnaire will remain open after 10pm on Saturday, however completion of the form after this time may result in delay in your entry to the facility

Only Championship entrants, Competition Officials and Event Support Personnel may enter the grounds, along with one (1) Club Team Manager

Masks must be worn by all present except ONLY while that person is active during competition/preparation. 

There will NOT be a shop on site

Field athletes must provide their own implements, except for Shot Put

NO entries on the day and NO late entries

Parking & Track Entry

Parking for the Track Meet will be in the car park on the stand side and Entry/Exit will be from the stand side.

Athlete Transfers August 2021

Athletics Ireland Approved Transfers August 2021

The Summer Transfer Window closed on Tuesday August 24th.  Transfer forms may be submitted at any time, but will not be dealt with until the next Transfer Window closes, on March 24th 2022


Forty three (43) athlete transfers were approved at a Virtual meeting of the Officers of Cork Athletics County Board, on Wednesday September 1st. A small number of Inter County transfers remain pending, and there may be other incoming Inter-County transfers that Cork are not yet aware of.

In case of any issues with these transfers, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 0861713500

Approved Transfers

Approved Inter-County Transfers

There were ten (10) inter-county transfers, with four coming into Cork, and six going out.

There may be other Inter-County transfers being processed by other Counties that have not yet been presented to Cork Athletics.