Cork’s Nicola Tuthill (UCD AC) posted an impressive round of throws to claim a second-place finish in the Hammer competition at the European Team Championships in Poland today (June 20th).

The Cork athlete saw five of her six throws break the 66-meter mark, with the best of them coming in at an impressive 67.85m which bettered her own U23 Irish record (66.57).  

Attempts            

1             67.85

2             65.70                   

3             66.85                   

4             67.06                   

5             66.44                   

6             67.06                   

The performance helped Ireland to second place on the overall team standings following the opening day of competition. A further 25 events will take place over the next two days of competition, with Ireland hoping to remain in the top three positions which would guarantee promotion into division 2.

• Full result HERE
• Day 1 Report HERE

*Record subject to ratification