That’s fantastic news! 🎉 Ireland secured their first European Athletics Championships gold medal since 1998 by winning the 4x400m mixed relay in Rome. The Irish quartet of Chris O’Donnell, Rhasidat Adeleke, Thomas Barr, and Sharlene Mawdsley delivered a blistering performance, finishing in 3 minutes 9.92 seconds—a new national record! They crossed the line 0.77 seconds ahead of Italy, with the Netherlands team led by Femke Bol settling for bronze. Mawdsley’s anchor leg was particularly impressive, propelling Ireland to victory. Legendary distance runner Sonia O’Sullivan was the only other Irish athlete to have previously won European gold. She achieved the 5,000m and 10,000m double in 1998. 🏅🇮🇪

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