Sonia O’Sullivan: Marcus O’Sullivan one of my real heroes

Cork man richly deserving of his Athletics Ireland Hall of Fame award

Thu, Dec 1, 2016, 06:00

Sonia O'Sullivan

Marcus O’Sullivan, right, battles it out with Steve Ovett of Great Britain during the 1500 Metres at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Photograph: Tony Duffy/Allsport

Marcus O’Sullivan, right, battles it out with Steve Ovett of Great Britain during the 1500 Metres at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Photograph: Tony Duffy/Allsport

A few years ago, I got a call from Athletics Ireland asking me would I accept their Hall of Fame award.

At the time I’d only recently stopped competing internationally; I was actually still hesitant about announcing my retirement.

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