Drogheda Independent

No stopping Tara!

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THERE seems to be no stopping Boyne AC athlete Tara Meier, who once again took the top spot on the winners podium, with a spectacula­r win in the 80mh at the All Ireland Track and Field Championsh­ips on Saturday last.

Leading the field from the outset, Meier clocked 11.59 to comfortabl­y take Gold, and sets her up nicely for her Schools Internatio­nal debut this Saturday in Santry. Also warming up for the Schools competitio­n, Ruarcan OGibne took Silver in the steeplecha­se.

Boyne also had great success in the field events, where Euan Canniffe and Cathal Monaghan both took Bronze in thier Javelin competitio­ns.

There were also superb performanc­e from Anna Faulkner in the 800m and Aaron Fennel in the Shot Putt.

Sunday saw Aaron back in action, this time in the Turbo Javelin, where amidst tough competitio­n, a throw of 30.98 secured him the bronze medal, while clubmate Paddy Price threw a PB of 27.38m.

Looking to add to his indoor sprint title, young Killian Ekhator kept his cool as he took to the blocks for his 60m sprint, but despite a fantastic sprint in 8.41s, he was unlucky to just miss out on a medal by .02 of a second, finishing in a commendabl­e 4th overall.

Day 3 of the competitio­n takes place this Sunday, and with the Schools Internatio­nal on Saturday, another great weekend of athletics is guaranteed.

 ??  ?? Aaron Fennel took bronze in Turbo Javelin.
Aaron Fennel took bronze in Turbo Javelin.
 ??  ?? Cathal Monaghan who was third in the Javelin.
Cathal Monaghan who was third in the Javelin.

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