Athletics

Elizabeth Ndudi wins long jump gold for Ireland in historic first

Ndudi secures first ever field gold medal for Ireland at European Under-20 Championships

Ireland's Elizabeth Ndudi in action during the women's long jump final at the European Athletics Under-20 Championships in Jerusalem. Photograph: Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images for European Athletics
Ireland's Elizabeth Ndudi in action during the women's long jump final at the European Athletics Under-20 Championships in Jerusalem. Photograph: Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images for European Athletics
Ian O'Riordan
Thu Aug 10 2023 - 20:23 • 4 MIN READ

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Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan

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