44.48 FOR 4X100 TEAM IN OREGON

The women’s 4x100m team finished 8th in heat 1 at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon in the early hours of this morning (July 23rd). The team of Joan Healy, Adeyemi Talabi, Lauren Roy, and Sarah Leahy safely transitioned the baton around to cross in 44.48. It wasn’t enough to progress to the final on this occasion, but it marks yet more championship experience on the world stage for our relay teams. Irish relay continues to evolve and these championships mark another significant milestone in an event which is sure to breed even more success in years to come.

Full result: HERE

Sarah Lavin (Day 9: Saturday 7.34pm Irish time)

Ireland's Sarah Lavin comes into the week in flying form having set a 12.84PB at the Cork City Sports Meet two weeks previous. The performance follows on from her 7th national outdoor title which she secured last month. Lavin has already had a season to remember, finishing 7th in the 60m hurdles at the World Indoor Championships back in March.

Lavin is ranked 29th in the world and will go in heat 3 at 7.34pm Irish time.

The first 3 of each heat (Q) plus 6 fastest times (q) qualify for the Semi-Final.

Day 9:

• 7.34pm Sarah Lavin 100mH Heats

Day 10

• 2.15pm Brendan Boyce 35k Walk

Start lists and timetables are available HERE

Full list of results: HERE