David Kenny 5k Walk Record
The Munster Senior and Master Indoor Championships took place in Nenagh on Sunday with an outstanding performance from David Kenny (Farranfore Maine Valley) getting the day off to a fabulous start. Kenny won the 5km race walk in a new national record time of 18 minutes 42 seconds, breaking Rob Heffernan’s old record. This was quite a performance as the European 5k outdoor record is 19 minutes.
5000m Walk Non Championship Event
| 1 | 3 | 61 | KENNY, David | SEN M | Farranfore Maine Valley A.C. | 18:42.38 | |
| 2 | 1 | 167 | WILKINSON, Callum Lewis | SEN M | Togher A.C. | 18:50.14 | |
| 3 | 2 | 67 | BOYCE (GUEST), Brendan | SEN M | Finn Valley A.C. | 20:08.29 |
- Subject to ratification
The Farranfore Maine Valley athlete will return to action next weekend at the 123.ie National Senior Indoor Championships.
Results: HERE