Phil Healy Runs European Indoor Standard
Bandon AC's Phil Healy Makes European Indoor Qualification Mark
Phil Healy - Photo: Southern Star
Competing in today's Round 1 of the Athletics Ireland National Leagues, in the Athlone Indoor Arena, Bandon AC's Phil Healy achieved the Qualifying mark for the European Indoor Championships, which will be held in the Kombank Arena, Belgrade, Serbia, from March 3rd to 5th next. Phil's time of 7.40 sec, in the Heats was inside the 7.42 sec qualification standard for the women's 60m.
Phil Healy winning her opening Heat
Later on, in winning the Final, Phil lowered her time to 7.36 secs, just 0.01 off her PB. "60m opener today, at @irishathletics League.Thrilled to run 7.40, and 7.36, both inside the standard for Euro Champs,and only .01 off my pb"
European Championship Qualification Standards
Athletics Ireland Report - Feidhlim Kelly
Healy hits Euro standard
Phil Healy (Bandon) was in flying form with two European indoor 60m qualifying standards at the Irish Life Health National Indoor League in Athlone IT today.
Healy clocked 7.40 seconds in her first 60m just edging up-and-coming star Molly Scott (SLOT) who as second in 7.42. The Bandon sprinter who is transitioning to the 400m showed she still has her full turn of speed over the shorter distances.
Gerard O’Donnell (Carrick on Shannon), competing as a guest, impressed in the 60m hurdles with a 7.97 second clocking.
Athletics Ireland National Indoor League - Round 1 Results 2017
Team Results (PDF file)
Field Results (PDF file)
Mens Track Results (PDF file)
Womens Track Results (PDF file)
Athletics Ireland Video - Phil Healy Qualifying for Europe
Atheltics Ireland Video - Women's 60m Round 1