Donegal athlete Sinead McConnell was welcomed home from the World Masters Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a remarkable haul of medals.
The Finn Valley AC star had a fantastic tournament, securing silver in both the 5K and 10K walks and a bronze in the 20K race walk, marking a historic achievement in her career.
Competing in her first-ever 20K race walk at Slottsskogen City Park, McConnell’s impressive performance earned her a medal that completed a fine hat-trick.
McConnell was celebrated by friends and family at Finn Valley AC yesterday evening.
Sinead McConnell with her proud parents Sadie and Peader McGranaghan. (North West Newspix)
Cllr Martin Scanlon speaking at the reception in the Finn Valley Centre to acknowledge the achievements of Sinead McConnell at the recent Masters Games. (North West Newspix)
Patsy McGonagle speaking at the reception in the Finn Valley Centre to acknowledge the achievements of Sinead McConnell at the recent Masters Games. (North West Newspix)
In an interview with Charlie Collins of Donegal Daily, Sinead reflected on her journey and the significance of this achievement:
