Kilcoole Sisters Make Sporting History

Sister act…

t may have been a miserable day across the country, thanks to that incessant rain, but, for Kilcoole Athletics Club sisters, Sunday, November 24th was a winner.

A double-winner, in fact, as Fionnuala McCormack scored her ninth national title at the National Cross Country Championships whilst her sister, Una Britton, scored bronze.

For McCormack, that gold medal came with the extra added kick of a new record time – 28.41 in the 8km.

Talking after the race, Britton quipped, “Getting to be on the podium with her is definitely good“, McCormack adding, “It’s a great day for our family, for our club, and it’s always good when you stand on top of any podium.”

Sharing the podium today was Portlaoise AC’s Mary Mulhare, who finished second.

As the two now prepare to head to Lisbon for the Europeans, McCormack has also recently qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Congrats to Fionnuala and Una, and to all the family. Guessing there might be a bit of a party going on there tonight…

You can find out more about Kilcoole Athletics Club on their website here. Main pic: Tommy Dickson/INPHO.