Darragh McElhinney Out of European Indoor Championships - Torun 2021
Darragh McElhinney Withdraws from Euro Indoor Championships on Medical Grounds
Sadly, following quickly on Ciara Mageean's withdrawal from the Championships, Ireland's team was been further weakened by Darragh McElhinney's forced withdrawal.
Earlier today, Darragh, from Glengarriff, but running with his college club, UCD AC, posted on Instagram: "Unfortunately I’ve had to withdraw from the European Championships after getting a ‘weak positive’ COVID test. Despite several negative tests either side of this one, protocol is protocol so I will have to sit this one out.
Best of luck to all the Irish athletes competing."
For medical reasons, Darragh McElhinney has withdrawn from the Irish team set to compete at the European Indoor Championships in Torun (March 4th – 7th).
Darragh is disappointed not be lining up in Poland on the back of his fantastic early season form, but he is now focusing his attention on preparing for the upcoming outdoor season.
Ciara Mageean has withdrawn from the Irish team set to compete at the European Indoor Championships in Torun (March 4th – 7th).
While disappointed not be joining her teammates in travelling to Poland later this week, Ciara and her coach Steve Vernon have made the decision with optimal preparation for the forthcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo in mind.
European Athletics Indoor Championships 2021
Livestream on European Athletics Website
European Athletics TV
The European Indoor Championships will also be covered on RTÉ Player and RTÉ2, with the morning sessions RTÉ Player
