Monday, October 31, 2011

Linda Byrne crossed the finish line in the Dublin Marathon in 2.36.21 – 39 seconds inside the cut-off time for qualification for next year’s Olympics.

A novice Irish marathon runner qualified for the London Olympics after her first run over the distance.

Linda Byrne, from Dundrum, south Dublin, crossed the finish line in the Dublin Marathon in 2.36.21 – 39 seconds inside the cut-off time for qualification for next year’s Olympics.

25-year-old Linda finished sixth overall, six minutes behind the winner of the women’s race Helalia Johannes, from Namibia.

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