Letterkenny AC take men's team title at Dublin Marathon
Stephen McAuley, who was third Irishman overall, led home the team, followed by Michael Fox, Jamie Westerman, and Mark McPaul
Letterkenny AC clinched the Men’s National Marathon Championship team gold at Sunday’s Irish Life Dublin Marathon.
The club’s charge was brilliantly spearheaded by Stephen McAuley, who produced a sensational personal performance to secure the individual national bronze medal in a time of 2:16:37. McAuley’s podium finish set a formidable foundation for the Letterkenny quartet.
Crucial supporting performances from Michael Fox (2:23:35), Jamie Westerman ( 2:28:26), and Mark McPaul (2:42:36) solidified the victory.
Ethiopian athletes Abay Alemu Lesa (2:10:28) and Zenebu Fikdau Jebesa 2:24:26, won the respective men's and women's Dublin Marathon titles.
Hugh Armstrong from Co Mayo was the first Irish man to cross the finish line when he completed the marathon in 2:14:51.