Medals at National Senior level are never easily won but when the Healy sisters Phil and Joan lined up at the start of the womens 60m final in the National Senior Indoor Championships in Athlone on Sunday there was certainly a sense of expectation. Just over 7seconds later as Phil crossed the line in 1st place with Joan just behind her in 3rd it marked a truly remarkable race. For siblings from Bandon A.C. to medal in the same race at National Senior level is unprecedented and a fantastic achievement.
Phil also recorded a comprehensive victory later in the 200m to cap a great day for the her.
Ronan Duggan contested the 800m heats, but unfortunately didn’t qualify for the final.