Athletics

‘I’m disappointed I just couldn’t hold on’ - Nicholas Griggs pipped at the line at cross-country championships

17-year-old from Tyrone couldn’t hold off Britain’s Will Barnicoat but still takes home silver medal

Ireland’s Nicholas Griggs finished second in agonising fashion. Photograph: Sasa Pahic Szabo/Inpho
Ireland’s Nicholas Griggs finished second in agonising fashion. Photograph: Sasa Pahic Szabo/Inpho
Ian O'Riordan
Sun Dec 11 2022 - 20:21

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