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Sonia O'Sullivan
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'There's a very strong case for her as the greatest Irish sportsperson ever'
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'A dream come true for her' - Sonia O'Sullivan thrilled with daughter Sophie's European silver medal
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Sonia O'Sullivan's 15-year-old daughter storms to 800m victory at the Morton Games
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14 Sep 2016
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13 Jul 2016
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