NEW U23 3,000M RECORD FOR SARAH HEALY

Sarah Healy (UCD AC) has broken the Irish 3,000m record (U23) at the Palio Città della Quercia Rovereto meet in Italy this evening.

Healy posted a huge PB of 8.52.63 to break Sonia O'Sullivan’s U23 record which had stood since 1990.

The 6th place performance sees Healy move to 7th on the Irish all-time list and comes hot on the heels of her Olympic debut in Tokyo.

Healy was joined in the race by Roisin Flanagan who finished in 11th place with a brilliant personal best time of 8:57:79 to move up to 15th on the Irish all-time list.

Olympian Ellish Flanagan completed the stunning 3,000m race for the Irish trio, finishing in 12th place in a personal best time of 8:58:46.

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