Sean Doggett raced for the Irish team at the World Relay Championships in Gaborne, Botswana last weekend.
The Athenry AC athlete competed in the Mixed 4x400m relay event, and raced Friday in the heats, where the squad placed fourth in their heat with the quartet comprising of Sharlene Mawdsley, Sophie Becker and Jack Raftery. This earned the team a place on Saturdays run-off for World Championship places.
A young squad anchored by Doggett and Raftery along with Erin Friel and Jenna Breen, placed seventh and were just outside the qualifying bracket for the Worlds.
The Irish Ladies squad led by Mawdsley made sure of qualification in the Ladies 4*400m Relay , racing well on day two , to ensure a berth in the World Championships
Galway 5km Series
The third leg of the Galway 5km Series was held in Athenry on Tuesday, May 5, as the six-race series reached its midpoint.
First home on the night was Evan O'Rourke of Maree with a blistering 15.25, with John Hayes of Galway City Harriers second clocking 16.07 and Darren Melia of South Galway third with a time of 16.34.
First lady home in a fast race was young South Galway star Ellen Bermingham in 17.53, with Phoebe Whiteside of GCH right behind with a time of 17.55, and Jane Ann Meehan placing third as she clocked 18.06.
Galway County Juvenile Track and Field Championships
The Galway Track and Field Championships for Juvenile athletes take place on May 9 and 10, in Dangan, with 10 am starts on both days. Saturday features the U13-U19 athletes with U9-12 athletes competing on Sunday.
