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Irish boats hold steady in Gold fleet at Olympic qualifier in Lanzarote

News, Sailing, Tokyo 2020 /

In a dramatic opening day of Gold fleet racing (Wednesday 24th March 2021) at the 49er Spring Championship in Lanzarote, Ireland’s Olympic hopefuls Robert Dickson (Howth Yacht Club) and Sean Waddilove (Skerries Sailing Club) held on to their third overall place in their quest to qualify Ireland for Tokyo 2020. The Dublin crew opened with a third place followed by an impressive race win.  In […]

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Lanigan-O’Keeffe chases Olympic qualification in UIPM 2021 Pentathlon World Cup series

Modern Pentathlon, News, Tokyo 2020 /

Two-time Olympian Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe is focusing on performances, not results, in the next two months as he bids to secure his place at a third Games. The Kilkenny pentathlete is playing catch-up in the UIPM Olympic World Rankings despite winning bronze in the only elite competition that took place last year – UIPM 2020 Pentathlon

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Both Irish crews through to Gold fleet at Olympic qualifier in Lanzarote

News, Sailing, Tokyo 2020 /

Two race wins on today (Tuesday 23rd March 2021) for Ireland’s Olympic 49er skiff hopefuls Robert Dickson (Howth Yacht Club) and Sean Waddilove (Skerries Sailing Club) have moved the pair into third overall ahead of racing in the Gold fleet series at the Spring Championship off Lanzarote. The Dublin crew were heading for a top three result in their second

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Strong Irish start to Olympic qualifier in Lanzarote

Sailing, Tokyo 2020 /

Sporting their yellow overnight leaders’ tops, Ireland’s Olympic 49er skiff hopefuls Robert Dickson (Howth Yacht Club) and Sean Waddilove (Skerries Sailing Club)  had another day of top ten results at the Spring Championship off Lanzarote today (Monday 22nd March 2021). Racing on a more sheltered course area closer to Lanzarote’s mountains, lighter winds made for a tactically challenging day with

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IOC and IPC respect and accept Japanese decision on overseas spectators

News, Tokyo 2020 /

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) were today informed by the Japanese parties in the five-parties meeting about their conclusion regarding overseas spectators at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 this summer. For the reason of the safety of every Games participant and the Japanese people, their conclusion is

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SECOND Team Ireland Tokyo 2020 Team Announcement – Jack Woolley

News, Taekwondo, Tokyo 2020 /

Taekwondo Athlete Confirmed as Team Ireland Member for Tokyo Olympic Games Taekwondo athlete Jack Woolley has become the second Team Ireland athlete to be selected for the Tokyo Olympic Games this summer. From Tallaght, Dublin, Woolley is the first athlete to be confirmed on the Irish team for Tokyo since the postponement of last year’s

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