Athletics

Like mother, like daughter: Sophie O’Sullivan wins the NCAA 1,500m title in dominant style

Irish runner emulates achievement of mother Sonia with a superb performance at Hayward Field in Oregon

Sophie O'Sullivan of the Washington Huskies reacts after winning the Women's 1,500m NCAA title at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Photograph: C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images
Sophie O'Sullivan of the Washington Huskies reacts after winning the Women's 1,500m NCAA title at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Photograph: C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images
Ian O'Riordan
Sun Jun 15 2025 - 11:44

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