Athletics

Ireland women’s 4x400m relay team seal World Championships qualification in Guangzhou

Women’s quartet join mixed team in securing spot at World Championships in Tokyo

The Ireland women's team for the 4x400m second qualifying round on day two at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China – Sophie Becker, Rachel McCann, Sharlene Mawdsley and Rhasidat Adeleke. Photograph: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images for World Athletics
The Ireland women's team for the 4x400m second qualifying round on day two at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China – Sophie Becker, Rachel McCann, Sharlene Mawdsley and Rhasidat Adeleke. Photograph: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images for World Athletics
Ian O'Riordan
Sun May 11 2025 - 14:44

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Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan

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