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Irish Schools’ Track & Field Championships, Tullamore Co Offaly Friday 30 and Saturday 31 May 2025 Great Performances from Grosvenor Grammar School Athletes

with an impressive 11.20m in the same round. His effort proved unbeatable, securing him the victory and gold medal. Dominik Lipowski took on the challenge of the Junior Boys Discus event, opening his campaign with a solid 37.16m throw in the first round—just shy of his best. This remained his top mark, securing him a commendable 4th place finish. An impressive showing for his debut at the Irish Schools competition, this experience will surely serve as motivation for the promising challenges ahead.

On Saturday, the older athletes from the school took to the stage, with Ben Sykes leading the charge in the Intermediate Boys 100m. Coming off a fiercely contested Ulster Schools final—where even the clock struggled to separate the top two—Ben was eager to showcase his best form, especially after breaking

First up on Friday, 20 May, was Emily Hobbs who stepped up to the challenge in the Junior Girls 1200m Walk event, competing against athletes a year older in her debut year. Rising to the occasion, she improved on her Ulster Schools winning performance, clocking an impressive 7:58.73 to finish in 10th position. The valuable experience gained will undoubtedly support her future pursuits in this event. Jacob Cochrane

the NI Under-18 record earlier in the week. He did not disappoint, delivering a dominant run to secure gold in 10.72 seconds, equalling the Irish Schools record in a stunning display of speed and determination. Jude Glover stepped into the Intermediate Boys High Jump as the reigning Ulster champion, ready to take on a strong field of competitors. Though he couldn’t quite find his best form on the day, he managed a 1.70m clearance, finishing in 7th place. A commendable effort in his first Irish Schools appearance, and the experience gained will no doubt serve him well in future competitions. Noah Harper took on the challenge of the Intermediate Boys 1500m, competing against the top athletes in Ireland. He held his ground with the leaders through the first half of the race, but as the pace intensified

kicked off the medal tally with a gold in the Junior Boys Triple Jump. He established an early lead in the first round with a 10.66m jump, but by the third round, an athlete from Belvedere College edged ahead with 10.77m. Determined to reclaim his position, Jacob responded

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