Gillian O'Sullivan has shattered the world record for the women’s 5km walk on the first day of the National Athletics Championships at Santry Stadium.
The Kerrywoman took 11 seconds of the existing time, coming home in 20 minutes 02.06 seconds.
O'Sullivan smashes 5km walk world record
Gillian O'Sullivan has shattered the world record for the women’s 5km walk on the first day of the National Athletics Championships…
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