Ireland Announces Record-Breaking 28-Athlete Squad for Tokyo World Athletics Championships
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Biggest Team Ever Named for a World Championships
Thanks to additional invites from World Athletics, Team Ireland is headed to the Tokyo World Athletics Championships with a record-breaking squad of 28 athletes, making it the largest team Ireland has ever sent to a World Championships.
“This is a fantastic achievement for Irish athletics. Our athletes have shown great strength and resilience throughout the season, and we’re proud to see them represent Ireland on the global stage.”
Last-Minute Additions and Notable Returnees
The final selection was announced after three more athletes were added to the provisional squad of 27:
- Bandon AC’s Laura Nicholson in the 1500m
- Efrem Gidey, Europe’s fastest male over 10,000m this season, in the 10,000m
- Darragh McElhinney from Bantry in the 5000m
Sophie Becker, already listed for relay events, was added to the individual 400m after receiving an invite from World Athletics.
Medal Contenders and World Champions
The Irish team is spearheaded by several world-class athletes, including:
- Sarah Healy, a European Indoor gold medallist in the 3000m, contesting the 1500m in Tokyo.
- Mark English, bronze medallist in the Netherlands and Irish 800m record holder.
- Kate O’Connor, Irish heptathlon record holder, aiming to continue her stellar 2025 season.
- Sharlene Mawdsley, 2024 European mixed 4x400m relay champion, set to compete in the 400m and relays.
- Nicola Tuthill, European Under-23 and World University Games silver medallist in the hammer throw.
Rhasidat Adeleke, initially expected to compete in the 200m and 400m, announced she would not be traveling to Tokyo due to a challenging summer season.
Full Irish Team & Non-Travelling Reserves
View the full Irish team and non-travelling reserves below.
Irish Team
- Sarah Healy (1500m)
- Sophie O’Sullivan (1500m)
- Mark English (800m)
- Sarah Lavin (100m hurdles)
- Sharlene Mawdsley (400m, mixed 4x400m, women’s 4x400m)
- Cian McPhillips (800m)
- Cathal Doyle (1500m)
- Laura Nicholson (1500m)
- Andrew Coscoran (1500m, 5000m)
- Kate O’Connor (heptathlon)
- Nicola Tuthill (hammer throw)
- Brian Fay (5000m)
- Darragh McElhinney (5000m)
- Efrem Gidey (10000m)
- David Kenny (20km race walk)
- Oisin Lane (35km race walk)
- Eric Favors (shot put)
- Fionnuala McCormack (marathon)
- Hiko Tonosa (marathon)
- Peter Lynch (marathon)
- Sophie Becker (400m, mixed 4x400m, women’s 4x400m)
- Rachel McCann (mixed 4x400m, women’s 4x400m)
- Jack Raftery (mixed 4x400m)
- Conor Kelly (mixed 4x400m)
- Cillín Greene (mixed 4x400m)
- Cliodhna Manning (women’s 4x400m)
- Michelle Duggan (women’s 4x400m)
- Jenna Breen (women’s 4x400m)
Non-travelling Reserves
- Erin Friel (women’s 4x400m)
- Ciaran Carthy (mixed 4x400m)
Did You Know?
Irish athletes have set new national records in more than 15 events this season, highlighting the depth of talent in the squad.
Pro Tip:
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Looking Ahead
The Tokyo World Athletics Championships take place from to . Stay tuned for updates on Irish performances and medal contention.
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