Silver and bronze: lessons in experience from the Irish medal winners in Munich

Ciara Mageean and Mark English recall the short of their long journeys back to the European Championship podium

Ciara Mageean celebrates her silver medal performance in the 1500m at the European Championships in Munich's Olympiastadion. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
Ciara Mageean celebrates her silver medal performance in the 1500m at the European Championships in Munich's Olympiastadion. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
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Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan is an Irish Times sports journalist writing on athletics