Sarah Lavin delivered a standout performance for Ireland on day two of the European Athletics Team Championships in Maribor, Slovenia, on Sunday, clinching victory in the women’s 100m hurdles. The Limerick native powered down the track to secure maximum points for her team, continuing her strong form on the international stage and reinforcing her reputation as one of Ireland’s top track athletes.
Lavin’s win was one of the key highlights for the Irish squad, who battled across multiple events to claim a respectable fifth-place finish in Division Two of the championships. Over the course of the two-day competition, Ireland amassed 349 points a solid tally, but not enough to crack the top three and earn promotion to Division One.
The top spots were taken by Belgium, Slovenia, and Norway, who finished with 451.5, 402.5, and 400 points, respectively. All three nations were rewarded for their consistency across the program with promotion to the top tier of the European team format.
Ireland’s campaign featured several strong performances in addition to Lavin’s. The team showed depth in both track and field events, demonstrating growing strength in areas such as the middle distances and jumps. However, they ultimately fell short of the points required to challenge the leading trio.
Despite missing out on promotion, the Irish team will take positives from their overall showing in Maribor. Lavin’s commanding win and the squad’s competitive performances indicate a promising trajectory as they build toward future European and global competitions. With the Paris 2024 Olympics on the horizon, performances like Lavin’s serve as both a confidence boost and a reminder of Ireland’s growing stature in European athletics.
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