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Tipperary's Sharlene Mawdsley
Tipperary sprinter Sharlene Mawdsley confirmed on Tuesday she will be able to take part at the World Athletics Relays in China despite a week of uncertainty involving her travel visa.
The Newport native said she endured a "busy day" last Friday after having to make a "quick visit to the Chinese Embassy" to sort a visa issue.
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She later revealed that her intention was to collect her passport on Tuesday, April 29, the same day she's due to fly half way around the world!
Luckily she she posted this positive development on her social media on Tuesday morning:
The very best of luck to Sharlene and the rest of Team Ireland involved in the relays in China.
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