Clongriffin AC brought the Juvenile All-Ireland Indoor Championships to a spectacular close on Day 3 in Athlone, with a record-breaking relay performance and further medals rounding off an outstanding weekend for the club.
The defining moment came in the U17 Boys 4 x 200m Relay, where the quartet of Dylan Brennan, Jaden Hagan-Frank, Adam Conway and Keane Wosser delivered a sensational performance to win gold and, in the process, break the National Championship record. The previous record had stood since 2014, making the achievement all the more significant. Composed baton changes added to the speed the boys had demonstrated in the individual races two weeks ago produced a truly memorable performance. It was a squad game with Sebi Ursachi and Ben Lyons both playing key roles in the qualification from Dublins back in January.
Earlier in the day, there was further relay success as the Mixed U17 4 x 200m team of Dylan Brennan, Ava Kavanagh, Ella O’Dwyer and Keane Wosser secured silver medals after a strong and competitive run, continuing the club’s impressive relay tradition and following on from the bronze at last year’s championship.
In the field events, there were additional podium finishes to round off the championships. Timur Ciparsons claimed bronze in the U18 Boys Triple Jump, delivering a strong series to secure his place on the podium and his first All-Ireland medal. Patryk Pucek also added to the medal tally, taking bronze in the U18 Boys High Jump, showing great resilience to return and perform after his earlier injury setback in the Long Jump.
There were also a number of strong performances across the field events. Sarah O’Halloran finished 6th in the U13 Girls High Jump, while Ella O’Dwyer showed her versatility once again, placing 7th in the U16 Girls High Jump with a new personal best.
Relay teams across the younger age groups also competed well. The U14 Boys 4 x 200m team of Etienne Cotter, Leon Keogh, Olly Dunne and Ruben Casey finished 8th, while the U13 Boys team of Charlie Fagan, Jake Garvey, Isaac Eivers and Quinn O’Dwyer placed 9th. The U15 Boys team of Jacques Duthoit, Max Lyons, Hassan Khalid and Robin Harris were unfortunately unable to finish their race due to injury, while in a strong position.
Taken across all three days, this was a landmark championships for Clongriffin AC. Medals were won, records were broken, and, just as importantly, there was real depth of performance across multiple age groups and event areas. From first-time All-Ireland competitors to national champions, athletes delivered with consistency, composure and confidence on the biggest stage.
What stands out most is not any single result, but the breadth of contribution — finalists, PB performances under pressure, and multiple athletes competing in the same events at a high level. This is a clear reflection of the work being done across the club by the excellent Coaching Team, with athletes progressing through the pathway and arriving at championship level prepared to perform.
The record-breaking relay performance on Day 3 provides a fitting example of this collective strength in action — a team built through years of development, trust and shared standards delivering at the highest level.
Overall, these championships mark another significant step forward, reinforcing that the club’s focus on structured development, consistent coaching and long-term progression is translating into sustained success at national level.
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