Siobhra O’Flaherty take silver at European Youth Olympics

Ireland has won its first athletics medal at the European Youth Olympics in Utrecht thanks to the brilliant silver medal run from 14 year-old Siobhra O’Flaherty from Carlow in the 3,000 metres.

O'Flaherty was edged out for gold by Romania's Maria Ifteni in a close finish but was also rewarded with a personal best of 9:42.42. It was neck-and-neck after 600 metres when both young athletes broke away from the pack and then headed for a 400 metre sprint finish.