Luke McCann
Athletics
BIOGRAPHY
Luke made his first big leap in 2021 when his 3:36:81 knocked five seconds off his PB and went on to debut at European and World Championships over the next two years. An injury delayed his 2024 start until May, forcing him to race in seven countries within five weeks in pursuit of Olympic qualification. He ran his personal best as part of the Stockholm Diamond League pre-programme in June which moved him fourth on the Irish all-time list, and he opted to miss the Europeans in Rome to concentrate on his Olympic preparation. His sister Jodie is also making her Olympic debut in Paris.
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ATHLETICS NEWS
PERFORMANCE ROUND UP – MARCH 2026
ATHLETICS European Throwing Cup – Nicosia, Cyprus Ireland’s throwers produced a series of strong performances at the European Throwing Cup in Nicosia. Nicola Tuthill secured her first senior international medal, winning silver in the hammer throw with a new personal best of 72.48m. The mark continues a rapid progression for the Cork athlete as she [...]
Istanbul 2027 European Games
A Key Step on the Road to LA28 The 4th European Games will take place in Istanbul, Turkey from 16 to 27 June 2027, one year out from the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. For Team Ireland, Istanbul represents a significant moment in the LA28 cycle: a major competitive platform, a qualification opportunity across multiple [...]
In The News – 23 March 2026
Athletics 2026 World Indoor Championships Kate O’Connor delivered another landmark moment for Irish athletics, securing bronze in the pentathlon at the 2026 World Indoor Championships and further cementing her place among the country’s most consistent championship performers. Her 4,820-point total represented a significant step forward, 97 points higher than her silver-medal performance the previous year, [...]
In The News – 16 March 2026
Gymnastics 2026 Antalya World Cup Gymnastics Ireland enjoyed one of its strongest days on the FIG World Cup circuit in Antalya, securing three medals across two apparatus finals. Eamon Montgomery opened the finals on floor exercise, producing a clean and expressive routine executed with precision. Montgomery, who had qualified fifth, delivered under pressure to score [...]
WATCH: Ronnie Delany’s Destiny – Olympic Champion
Ronnie Delany’s final-lap surge in 1956 delivered one of Ireland’s greatest Olympic moments — a gold medal that still echoes through generations. Watch as the recently deceased legend of Irish athletics relives the moment in which he made Olympic history.
RIP OLYMPIC CHAMPION RONNIE DELANY
The Olympic Federation of Ireland has expressed its deep sadness at the passing of Olympic champion Ronnie Delany, one of the most iconic figures in Irish sporting history and a lifelong contributor to the Olympic movement. Delany secured his place in sporting history when he won gold in the 1,500m at the 1956 Summer Olympics. [...]