Local runner represents Ireland at World Mountain Running Championships
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A runner from the Shannonside FM coverage area competed for Ireland at the 2023 World Mountain Running Championships in Austria, completing an 85km race with 6,000 meters of climbing. The athlete finished 54th overall and was the first Irish competitor home, achieving this at age 41 after winning the qualifying race (Mara Smallens, 82km) by over 20 minutes under the required time standard.