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# Fionnuala Britton

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Podium finish
Fionnuala Britton begins her 2015 season with second-placed finish in Edinburgh
Sara Treacy, Michelle Finn, Danny Mooney and Maria McCambridge were also in action.
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Jan 10th 2015, 8:55 PM
four score
Ireland women claim third ever bronze at European Cross Country Champs
Fionnuala Britton, Sara Treacy, Michelle Finn, Annmarie McGlynn, Siobhan O’Doherty and Laura Crowe delivered the goods in Bulgaria.
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Dec 14th 2014, 11:00 PM
success
Ireland men's relay team reach 4x400m relay final at Euros, break national record
Meanwhile, Fionnuala Britton earned a top-ten finish in her maiden marathon.
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Aug 16th 2014, 6:37 PM
Track and Field
Gregan and Britton among 10 Irish competitors at the European Championships today
They’re under way in Zurich.
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Aug 12th 2014, 8:32 AM
caught rapid
Irish athletics star Fionnuala Britton on getting stung buying chocolate in her local shops
The two-time European cross country champion is hoping to win the Great Ireland Run at The Phoenix Park today.
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Apr 6th 2014, 7:20 AM
Looking Back
9 of Wicklow's best sporting moments in 2013
Lions, seagulls and silverware (oh my) — there was lots for Wicklow sports fans to smile about this year.
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Dec 18th 2013, 9:00 AM
Report
Fionnuala Britton finishes fourth at European Cross Country Championships
The runner was bidding for three consecutive gold medals in the competition.
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Dec 8th 2013, 1:20 PM
Going For Gold
Fionnuala Britton bids for historic European hat-trick today
Ireland’s Fionnuala Britton is the one they all have to beat in Belgrade later today.
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Dec 8th 2013, 8:15 AM
Sports Science
Big Data and blood tests: Irish company trying to crack athletes’ performance code
ORRECO, a Sligo-based company, is making waves in the field of bio-analytics.
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Sep 29th 2013, 12:15 PM
Athletics
Fionnuala Britton ruled out of World Championships
The Wicklow runner will take an “extended break” while she recovers from a recent chest infection.
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Jul 16th 2013, 11:40 AM
Athletics
Britton pulls out of Great Ireland Run with fatigue
The Wicklow runner is in need of a rest and will not compete in this Sunday’s event.
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Apr 8th 2013, 11:43 AM
Bydgoszcz
Cross Country: Britton top European as Ireland take 5th at World Championships
Ireland’s double Cross Country European champion had to settle for 14th on the world stage.
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Mar 24th 2013, 2:15 PM
Sofa Supporter
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Leave off the heavy lifting and bagsie the good spot on the couch. There’s plenty of sport to keep us occupied this weekend.
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Mar 22nd 2013, 7:30 AM
Power Rankings
From Katie to Sonia: Here's Ireland's top ever sportswomen
From All Stars and Olympians to inspirational captains and cross country champions – these ladies have done Ireland proud.
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Mar 8th 2013, 2:43 PM
Goteburg 2013
In pictures: Ireland at the European Indoor Championships
After Ciaran O’Lionaird’s bronze medal win yesterday, we had another one in the Women’s 3000m this afternoon.
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Mar 3rd 2013, 9:00 PM
European Indoor Champs
'Medals are so hard to get. It's something special' - Britton
The Kilcoole AC runner won bronze in the 3000m final in Gothenburg this afternoon.
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Mar 3rd 2013, 1:15 PM
success
Brilliant Britton takes bronze at European Indoor Championships
Meanwhile, fellow Irish athlete Ciara Everard came sixth in the 800m final earlier today.
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Mar 3rd 2013, 11:44 AM
European Indoors
Fionnuala Britton coasts into 3000m final in Gothenburg
The Kilcool runner will be competing for a medal on Sunday morning.
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Mar 2nd 2013, 1:58 PM
Athletics
Britton returns to Gothenburg with the World Cross Country Championships on the horizon
The European cross country champion is part of an 11-strong team competing in Sweden this weekend.
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Feb 28th 2013, 7:00 AM
Winning
More success for Britton at Antrim International Cross Country event
The Irish runner continued her recent impressive form with another notable victory today.
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Jan 12th 2013, 6:47 PM
Shortlist
Britton shortlisted for top European award
Wicklow’s Fionnuala Britton is among the 10 nominees for the December European Women’s Athlete of the Month award.
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Jan 9th 2013, 12:11 PM
Cross Country
Golden girl Britton gets some Brussels silver for Christmas
The Wicklow native followed up her European win with a second placed finish in Belgium.
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Dec 23rd 2012, 4:07 PM
photobomb
Your 'Oh, you're at Dublin Airport too' pic of the day
Fionnuala looks delighted to see the Sports Minister.
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Dec 11th 2012, 2:46 PM
Athletics
‘I came away from the Olympics disappointed and wanted a good end to the year’ – Britton
The European Cross Country champion was glad to move on from her experience in London with a win over the weekend.
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Dec 11th 2012, 7:40 AM
Cross Country
President Higgins congratulates Fionnuala Britton and Irish team
Britton became the first athlete to defend her senior women’s title by beating Portugal’s Ana Dulce Felix in Budapest.
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Dec 10th 2012, 12:23 PM
On the double
Britton makes history with gold in Budapest
The Wicklow runner defended her European Cross Country title and helped Ireland to the team event this afternoon.
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Dec 9th 2012, 2:14 PM
punishing
Cross country: Britton out to retain crown in sub-zero Hungary
One year on from becoming European champion, Fionnuala Britton is defending her title.
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Dec 9th 2012, 8:40 AM
Ready to go
Britton set to lead Ireland at European Cross Country Championships
The Irish athlete has been in good form recently, coming fourth in the VIII Cross de Atapuerca earlier this month
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Nov 26th 2012, 3:19 PM
accolade
Just rewards: Rob Heffernan named Athlete of the Year
The athlete has been recognised for his standout performance at the Olympics.
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Nov 18th 2012, 12:34 PM
London 2012
'We need to be realistic about winning medals' - Cragg
The Irish runner says the hopes of fans and an athlete’s own aims need to be kept separate.
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Aug 9th 2012, 8:32 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
London 2012 Olympics, day 11
Michael Conlan took top billing… and the little Belfast fighter didn’t disappoint.
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Aug 7th 2012, 5:31 PM
London 2012
Britton misses out on 5,000m final despite smashing personal best
The Irish runner finished six places away from a qualification spot at Olympic Stadium this morning.
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Aug 7th 2012, 12:04 PM
Aileen Morrison
Olympic Breakfast: Team Ireland dream of a medal by midday
Aileen Morrison is the first Irish hopeful up before track and field action at Olympic Park takes centre stage.
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Aug 4th 2012, 7:49 AM
London 2012
'It started off perfect and then just fell apart,' admits Fionnuala Britton
Things didn’t go to plan for the 27-year-old in tonight’s 10,000m final in London.
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Aug 4th 2012, 12:22 AM
11 Days to go
London 2012: Introducing... Fionnuala Britton
The cross-country star is running in three separate events at the Olympics.
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Jul 16th 2012, 4:53 PM
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Helsinki heartbreak: Britton misses out on podium places
Ireland’s best medal hope in Finland could not find her rhythm and must be content with a fourth place finish.
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Jul 1st 2012, 6:20 PM
Helsinki 2012
Britton named in Irish squad for European Championships
Deirdre Ryan and Derval O’Rourke won’t compete in Helsinki in order to focus on their own Olympic preparations.
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Jun 19th 2012, 5:17 PM
London 2012
Britton qualifies for Olympic 10,000m
Wicklow’s Fionnuala Britton will compete in the Olympic 10,000m after she finished third at the Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational yesterday.
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Apr 30th 2012, 11:40 AM
Interview
2012 Olympics: Britton hoping to challenge on three fronts in London
We sat down with steeplechase hopeful Fionnuala Britton to talk gold medals, Olympic dreams and her plans between now and July.
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Mar 10th 2012, 11:02 AM
Prize winner
Nina Carberry picks up Sportswoman of the Year
The Irish Grand National winner came out on top at today’s awards ceremony.
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