Mick Clohisey – Athletics

A relative newcomer to the marathon, Clohisey served his time on the track and at cross country, winning several national titles, before very nearly dropping out of the sport, as his interest waned. Revived with the help of long-serving Raheny coach and three-time Olympian Dick Hooper, he first posted a 2:15:35 best in Berlin last September, and then improved that time to 2:15:10 in Seville in February to secure his place for Rio. Extremely dedicated, Clohisey will certainly get the best out of himself in Rio. In form too after finishing 32nd in the European half-marathon last month.