On the second and final day of the 123.ie National Senior Track & Field Championships concluded in memorable fashion at Morton Stadium, Sophie OâSullivan (Ballymore Cobh AC) and Benjamin Richardson (Waterford AC) both rewrote Championship Records with impressive victories, while Cian McPhillips (UCD AC) claimed his first outdoor senior title in the menâs 800m.
OâSullivan breaks motherâs record
Ballymore Cobh ACâs Sophie OâSullivan produced one of the performances of the weekend in winning the womenâs 1500m title. She stormed to victory in a Championship Record of 4:05.62, breaking the previous mark of 4:07.09, set by her mother, Sonia OâSullivan, in 1995. Laura Nicholson (Bandon AC) clocked 4:08.27 to take silver, while Jodie McCann (Dublin City Harriers AC) completed the podium with bronze in 4:09.54.
âIâm excited for the European Championships,â said Sophie OâSullivan. âIâll get back to training over the next couple of weeks and hopefully do something special.â
Sprint double for Richardson
Benjamin Richardson from Waterford AC stormed to the menâs 100m title in a Championship Record of 10.13 seconds to complete the weekendâs sprint double after taking the 100m on Saturday. Defending champion Bori Akinola (UCD AC) ran 10.21 seconds to win silver, while SeĂĄn Aigboboh (Tallaght AC) claimed the bronze medal in a time of 10.26 seconds.
2025 runner-up McPhillips takes gold this year
Cian McPhillips (UCD AC) produced a commanding display to win the first senior outdoor 800m title of his career, going one better than his runner-up finish 12 months ago with a classy victory in 1:47.76. Cillian Kirwan (Raheny Shamrock AC), despite a strong effort, had to settle for the silver medal in 1:49.36, while Bobby More (Bray Runners AC) completed the podium with bronze in 1:51.05.
Speaking after the race, McPhillips said:
âIâm getting there, it was a good run. It was a very frustrating start to the year. I had to get surgery on my jaw, had to get a cyst removed and four teeth taken out. Iâve only been back running properly since May and, thankfully, itâs been smooth sailing since. It was a bit depressing for a couple of months, but hopefully this trajectory can continue.â
Coscoran reclaims title
Andrew Coscoran (Star of the Sea AC) reclaimed the menâs 1500m title for the first time since 2021. He produced a superb performance to halt Cathal Doyleâs bid for a fifth consecutive outdoor crown. Coscoran crossed the line in 3:44.07 to prevail in one of the highest-quality races of the weekend, with Doyle (Clonliffe Harriers AC) taking silver in 3:44.79 and Nick Griggs (CNDR Track AC) completing a stellar podium in third with 3:45.02.
âItâs never easy in those tactical races; you just make the moves you think are right,â said Coscoran. âI had a really good turn of pace over the last 100 metres, which Iâve been working on. Iâm flying in training again, Iâve turned things around and Iâm in the perfect spot.â
Ciara Neville (Emerald AC) underlined her dominance in the womenâs 100m, successfully defending her national title in 11.44 seconds to claim the third senior outdoor crown of her career. Mollie OâReilly (Dundrum South Dublin AC) secured the silver medal in 11.63 seconds, while Molly Scott (St. Laurence OâToole AC) completed the podium with bronze in 11.67 seconds.
Cork pair McElhinney & Allen win titles
Darragh McElhinney (Bantry AC) produced a decisive surge over the closing stages to reclaim the menâs 5,000m title, his first national outdoor crown in the event since 2020. The Bantry athlete clocked 13:31.71 after reeling in long-time leader Jack OâLeary (Mullingar Harriers AC) over the final 1,000 metres to take the Tom OâRiordan Memorial Cup. OâLeary held on bravely for silver in 13:35.54, while Brian Fay (Raheny Shamrock AC) claimed the bronze medal in 13:45.29.
Niamh Allen (Leevale AC) successfully defended her womenâs 5,000m title in style, producing a personal best of 15:26.54 to retain her national crown. Fiona Everard (Bandon AC) went with her all the way, claiming silver in 15:30.34, while Danielle Donegan (Tullamore Harriers AC) completed the podium with brave bronze in 15:50.68.
Select Day 2 Results
5000m Women
Niamh ALLEN Leevale A.C. 15:26.54
Fiona EVERARD Bandon A.C. 15:30.34
Danielle DONEGAN Tullamore Harriers A.C. 15:50.68
Pole Vault Men
Michael KENT D.M.P. A.C. 4.60
Joshua FITZGERALD Leevale A.C. 4.30
Fionn NAUGHTON Leevale A.C. 4.15
Pole Vault Women
Clodagh WALSH Abbey Striders A.C. 3.65
Una BRICE Leevale A.C. 3.25
Meabh CORKERY Midleton A.C. 3.15
Long Jump Women
Ruby MILLET St. Abbans A.C. 6.47
Lauren CALLAGHAN Finn Valley A.C. 6.45
Elizabeth NDUDI Dundrum South Dublin A.C. 6.42
Hammer Throw Men
Rory Michael DEVANEY Raheny Shamrock A.C. 71.86
SeĂĄn MOCKLER Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. 60.57
Simon GALLIGAN Clonliffe Harriers A.C. 58.36
Hammer Throw Women
Nicola TUTHILL U.C.D. A.C. 70.16
Margaret HAYDEN Tallaght A.C. 63.61
Kotryna PACERINSKAITE Fanahan Mc Sweeney A.C. 57.22
400mh Men
Fintan DEWHIRST TĂr Chonaill A.C. 51.76
Jason OâREILLY Killarney Valley A.C. 53.52
Adam COURTNEY Ballymena and Antrim A.C. Â Â Â 53.75
400mh Women
Elle â Kate MCRAE Midleton A.C. 58.35 NU18R NU20R
Arlene CROSSAN Finn Valley A.C. 58.39
Cara MURPHY U.C.D. A.C. 58.98
Long Jump Men
Sam HEALY Leevale A.C. 7.61
Ryan ONOH Cork City A.C. 7.57
Shane HOWARD Bridevale A.C. 7.43
Discus Women
Anna GAVIGAN LSA A.C. 54.51
Tara LAVERTY Carrick Aces A.C. 48.16
Holly WRIGHT Crookstown Millview A.C. 42.64
100mh Women
Sarah LAVIN Emerald A.C. 13.34
Amy TIMONEY Finn Valley A.C. 14.11
Abigail FARRELL Donore Harriers A.C. 14.13
110mh Men
Adam NOLAN St. Laurence. OâToole A.C. 15.01
Reuben MCCARTHY St. Laurence. OâToole A.C. 15.95
5000m Men
Darragh MCELHINNEY Bantry A.C. 13:31.71
Jack OâLEARY Mullingar Harriers A.C. 13:35.54
Brian FAY Raheny Shamrock A.C. 13:45.29
100m Women
Ciara NEVILLE Emerald A.C. 11.44
Mollie OâREILLY Dundrum South Dublin A.C. 11.63
Molly SCOTT St. Laurence. OâToole A.C. 11.67
100m Men
Benjamin RICHARDSON Waterford A.C. 10.13 CR
Bori AKINOLA U.C.D. A.C. 10.21
SeĂĄn AIGBOBOH Tallaght A.C. 10.26
800m Women
Madison MOONEY Tullamore Harriers A.C. 2:04.38
Emma MOORE Galway City Harriers A.C. 2:04.59
Alex OâNEILL Limerick Track A.C. 2:05.50
800m Men
Cian MC PHILLIPS U.C.D. A.C. 1:47.76
Cillian KIRWAN Raheny Shamrock A.C. 1:49.36
Bobby MORE Bray Runners A.C. 1:51.05
400 Women
Rachel MCCANN North Down A.C. 52.93
Sophie BECKER Raheny Shamrock A.C. 53.23
Michelle DUGGAN U.C.D. A.C. 53.72
400m Men
Jack RAFTERY Donore Harriers A.C. 46.12
Andrew EGAN Galway City Harriers A.C.46.16
SeĂĄn DOGGETT Athenry A.C. 46.89
1500m Women
Sophie OâSULLIVAN Ballymore Cobh A.C. 4:05.62 CR
Laura NICHOLSON Bandon A.C. 4:08.27
Jodie MC CANN Dublin City Harriers A.C. 4:09.54
1500m Men
Andrew COSCORAN Star of the Sea A.C. 3:44.07
Cathal DOYLE Clonliffe Harriers A.C. 3:44.79
Nick GRIGGS CNDR Track A.C. 3:45.02
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