Athletics Ireland have selected a team of 6 athletes to compete at the European Throwing Cup to be held in Leiria, Portugal on March 11th & 12th.
Eric Favors will be a leading contender after his standout indoor season and National Indoor Record of 20.16, while world U20 finalist Nicola Tuthill will challenge in the U23 grade as she builds towards the European U23 Championships.
Athletics Ireland views the European Throwing Cup as a key competition which contributes to the progression of Irish Throwers. Athletics Ireland intends to support athlete’s participation at the European Throwing Cup to reflect our aim of improving our standing in the European Team Championships, and to assist in developing throwers who are progressing towards European U20 & U23 Championships, World Championships or Olympic Games qualification.
Athlete | Coach | Club | Event |
Eric Favors | Dane Miller | Raheny Shamrocks AC | Senior Men's Shot Put |
Nicola Tuthill | Killian Barry, Kevin Warner, Roland Korom | UCD AC | U23 Women's Hammer |
John Kelly | John Kelly Sr | Finn Valley AC | Senior Men's Shot Put |
Niamh Fogarty | Peter Collins | Raheny Shamrocks AC | Senior Women's Discus |
Conor Cusack | Padraic Joyce | Lake District AC | U23 Men's Javelin |
Anna Gavigan | Gerry Ronan | LSA AC | U23 Women's Discus |
Michaela Walsh | Michael Heneghan | Swinford AC | Senior Women's Shot Put |
Travelling Support Staff:
David Sweeney - Head of Delegation
Sean Breathnach - Team Coach
Michael Bowler - Team Physio
