World Athletics has confirmed the invitation of both Ireland’s Women’s 4x100m team and the Mixed 4x400m to compete at the upcoming World Athletics Relays Silesia21 to be held in Poland on May 1st – May 2nd. The selected athletes are listed below.
A top 8 finish at the World Athletics Relays Silesia21 for either of these squads guarantees Olympic qualification. A top 10 finish in the Women’s 4x100m or top 12 finish in the Mixed 4x400m at this event would ensure qualification for the World Athletics Championships Oregon 2022.
Travel to this event during the ongoing pandemic remains subject to government approval and the prevailing Covid-19 situation in Poland prior to departure.
| Women’s 4x100m | ||
| Athlete Name | Club | Coach |
| Molly Scott | SLOT AC | Deirdre Scott |
| Joan Healy | Leevale AC | Alan Mahoney |
| Sarah Lavin | Emerald AC | Noelle Morrissey |
| Sarah Quinn | St Colman’s South Mayo AC | Brendan Glynn |
| Kate Doherty | DSD AC | Daniel Kilgallon |
| Niamh Whelan | Ferrybank AC | Gary Ryan |
| Non-Travelling Reserves | ||
| Gina Akpe Moses | Blackrock AC (Louth) | Marvin Rowe |
| Aoife Lynch | Donore Harriers AC | Daniel Kilgallon |
| Mixed 4x400m | ||
| Athlete Name | Club | Coach |
| Phil Healy | Bandon AC | Shane McCormack |
| Sophie Becker | St Josephs AC | Jeremy Lyons |
| Sharlene Mawdsley | Newport AC | Gary Ryan |
| Chris O’Donnell | North Sligo AC | Michael Baker |
| Thomas Barr | Ferrybank AC | Hayley & Drew Harrison |
| Andrew Mellon | Crusaders AC | Brendan McConville |
| Non-Travelling Reserves | ||
| Catherine McManus | DCH AC | Brian McManus |
| Thomas Pitkin | Clonliffe Harriers AC | Robby Burns |
Support Staff
Teresa McDaid – Team Manager & Covid Officer
Daniel Kilgallon – National Sprints Coordinator & Lead 4x100m Coach
Karen Kirk – 4x100m Coach
Drew Harrison – Mixed 4x400m Coach
Ciara McCallion – Physio