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Anne’s ‘rich’ vein of form continues Slaney Olympic A.C.’s Anne Gilshinan has started 2022 like she finished 2021, setting World Records! At the National Indoor Arena (NIA) at Abbotstown last month, Anne set a new World Record in the W55 1500m with a time of 4:43.59 taking 2.51 seconds off the existing world record – a particularly tough record to break. Anne says a huge thanks to her friend and coach Rich Burns for having her in such good shape. And thanks also to Anthony Geoghegan and Realta Clinic for the first class therapy. And not forgetting David Matthews and all the NIA crew for putting on such professional meets. Anne followed up that great run winning another gold medal in the 800m (2:22.15) at the National Indoor Championships in Athlone on 30th January. Anne is now looking forward to the European Masters Championships in Braga later this month and competing against the best in Europe while representing Ireland. n
Anne Gilshinan
4th February 2022 - Page 87
