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Freya and Holly Renton from Sacred Heart School in Westport, who won gold and bronze at the Schools International Track and Field 3,00-metre event in Derby, England
Two of Mayo’s brightest sporting talents secured more glory over the weekend, but this time it was on the international stage.
Sacred Heart Westport’s Freya and Holly Renton competed in the Schools International Track and Field event in Derby, England, where the Mayo twins wore the green Irish jersey in the 3000m race.
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Competing was a huge honour in itself, but the unstoppable duo romped to further success with Freya claiming gold after finishing the 3000m distance in a time of 9.27.87.
Her sibling, Holly, secured bronze after she finished in third in a time of 9.38.25. In the middle of the dynamic Westport duo, Kitty Scott from England claimed silver after she finished in a solid 9.31.70.
This success adds to the Renton’s collection of medals, which is growing at a rapid pace. Freya and Holly represented their school, Sacred Heart Westport, at the event and are establishing themselves among the brightest stars in the sport.
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