Ciaran McDonagh Opens with New National Record

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Ciaran McDonagh Opens with New National Record

15 January 2006

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Ciaran McDonagh opened his indoor season in style yesterday in Blacksburg Virginia, with a massive leap of 8.00m. This is the first time an Irish man has ever broken the 8.00m mark indoors. This performance puts Ciaran first on the 2006 World List as of yesterday and is just 10cm outside the World Indoor qualification standard of 8.10m. Ciaran confirmed his form in the 60m, running 6.79. McDonagh's outdoor record of 8.07m which placed him in the top 40 in the IAAF Top Lists from 2005 looks like it could come under serious pressure in the coming weeks. For further information contact Elaine Fitzgerald, 087-9782478