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Sat 07 Jul 2010'Definitely great practice for London'
ATHLETICS: IAN O'RIORDANtalks to Robert Heffernan, who again went so close to winning a European bronze, in the 50 km walk yesterday, after finishing in the same position in the 20km
HE SAYS we’re a bit obsessed with winning medals, and maybe we are. But there’s no denying Robert Heffernan came splendidly close once again to winning a European bronze here yesterday – his fourth place finish in the gruelling 50km walk coming just three days after his similar position in the 20km event. Even though we felt disappointed for him, Heffernan quickly corrected us.
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