Athletics

Rhasidat Adeleke claims another Irish record in sensational 400m win at NCAA championships

The sprinter becomes first Irish woman to win an outdoor NCAA sprint title

Irish sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke, running for University of Texas, celebrates winning the 400 metres at the NCAA track and field championships in Austin, Texas. Photograph: INPHO/Brendan Maloney
Irish sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke, running for University of Texas, celebrates winning the 400 metres at the NCAA track and field championships in Austin, Texas. Photograph: INPHO/Brendan Maloney
Ian O'Riordan
Sun Jun 11 2023 - 11:03 • 2 MIN READ

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Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan is an Irish Times sports journalist writing on athletics