Meet the medallists: The Irish athletes who made European Championship history

How the careers of Ciara Mageean, Rhasidat Adeleke, Sharlene Mawdsley, Thomas Barr and Chris O’Donnell led to golden success

Ireland’s Chris O’Donnell, Rhasidat Adeleke, Tom Barr and Sharlene Mawdsley celebrate with their gold medals at the European Athletics Championships. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
Ireland’s Chris O’Donnell, Rhasidat Adeleke, Tom Barr and Sharlene Mawdsley celebrate with their gold medals at the European Athletics Championships. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan

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