Congratulations to Geraldine Finegan F60 who set a World Masters Record 7912 points, (subject to ratification) in the Decathlon last weekend in the Netherlands.

Also, to Snezana Bechtina, Rachel Murphy, Lea Fulcher plus Michael Omakobia (Clonliffe and Team GB) who combined to capture Balkan Relay over 800m, 400m, 200m & 100m in Greece speed Challenge Champs on 5th July.

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Please note that AAI Masters T & F Champs are scheduled for Morton Stadium on Fri 7th & Sat 8th Aug. Entries are currently open, closing on Sun 2nd Aug. Entry fees will increase after 30th July, so enter prior to that to ensure that can avail of the cheaper option. Entries are capped at 3 Individual events over the 2 days. Please see link below.

https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/app-v3/#/v2/show-entry-v2/1664

Congrats to Clonliffe who won the 2nd edition of the 1-Day Masters League, taking the title from DSD who finished 2nd, Meath County 3rd followed very closely by Crusaders. Over 100 Athletes from over 30 clubs from all 4 provinces competed on a gloriously sunny day in DSD.

We would like to draw to your attention also to forthcoming presentation by Lucy Moore on “Clean Sport” scheduled for Wednesday 5th Aug , commencing @ 8.15pm. We would strongly recommend that as many Athletes as possible join in on this Zoom presentation. Given the number of supplements & medications that some Athletes may be taking, it is important that all are fully compliant with current WADA rules. We have had Sports Council Testers attend several Masters Champs in recent years, so it is important that if taking any medication or supplements, that they are fully approved. Please email Lucy @ lucy.moorefox@gmail.com in advance so you can then send on Zoom invite.

Michael Fennell,

IMAA Comm