Mayo teenage athletics sensations shine once more on international stage
Freya and Holly Renton were exemplary for Team Ireland at the cross-country event in Bangor, Wales
ON Saturday afternoon, some of Mayo’s brightest sporting talents secured more glory, although on this occasion, it was for Team Ireland at the Cross Country Championships.
In warm weather conditions, the talented Westport twins helped Ireland secure a silver medal in the 4040m event.
In the Intermediate girls category, Team England just got the better of Team Ireland and the Renton duo who are students at Sacred Heart School in Westport.
In the individual heats, Freya Renton ran well to finish third and claim a bronze medal.
There was more Mayo representation across the weekend as Roxanne Sands from St Joseph’s School in Castlebar competed in the 3200m event in the Junior Girls category. Roxanne helped the team to a well-deserved bronze medal after a strong finish.