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Sonia O'Sullivan

Olympic Silver Medalist, Triple World Champion

One of Ireland's greatest ever athletes.

Instantly recognisable after a glittering sporting career which includes an Olympic Silver 5,000m medal in 2000, World Champion in three different events (5,000m, both Short and Long Course Cross Country), European Champion in three separate events (3,000m, 5,000m & 10,000m) & awarded both Female World & European Athlete of the Year for her performances in 1995.
(taken from SportingSpotlight.com)

Now lives in Melbourne and loves to stay fit... "I like to run most days, swim & cycle in between."


Hill 2 Harbour Highlights

* Never previously visited Newcastle (NSW), so this will be Sonia's first ever Hill 2 Harbour, running the 10K.

 

Media
 

VIDEO
'Sonia's Last Lap' - Documentary

AUDIO
Recent 2 part Interview via the Sunday Sport Show (Ireland)

BOOK
Sonia: My Story available via Amazon, Kindle Format (Free 1st Chapter)