Tipperary trio shine with medal haul at Scottish U18 Championships

Three talented Tipperary athletes enjoyed outstanding success at the Scottish U18 Championships in Aberdeen over the weekend, with all three athletes securing podium finishes.

Representing Borrisokane AC, Emily Stapleton produced an excellent performance in the U18 girls’ hammer, finishing in second place with an impressive throw of 49.16 metres.

Clubmate Jack Tierney went one better in the U18 boys’ hammer, taking gold in convincing fashion. Tierney produced a superb new personal best of 58.28 metres to claim the Scottish U18 championship title. The performance represents another significant milestone in what is proving to be an exciting season for the young Borrisokane athlete.

There was further Tipperary success in the U18 girls’ long jump, where Aine Frawley of Nenagh Olympic AC secured a fine second-place finish. Frawley jumped 5.27 metres to take the silver medal following a strong performance in a competitive field.

The three podium finishes represent an excellent weekend for Tipperary athletics, with athletes from Borrisokane AC and Nenagh Olympic AC making their mark on the international stage in Aberdeen.

With a Scottish championship title, a new personal best and two silver-medal performances, it was a weekend to remember for Stapleton, Tierney and Frawley and a further indication of the strength of young athletics talent coming through in Tipperary.