Mageean, O Connor & McCann Are Going to the Olympics

15 July 2024

Mageean, O Connor & McCann Are Going to the Olympics

Last week, Team Ireland officially announced their Athletics Olympic Team.

Ciara Mageean, European 1500m Champion from City of Lisburn AC, will compete in the 1500m event. Joining her are Kate O’Connor (Dundalk St Gerard’s AC) in the Heptathlon and Rachel McCann (North Down AC) in both the Mixed and Women’s 4x400m Relay.

The Olympic Athletics events will take place from 1st August to 11th August.

Athletics NI extends its congratulations to the athletes and their coaches for making it to the Olympic Games in Paris. This selection is a remarkable achievement, reflecting the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.