Club members gathered in force at the Club grounds before training on Tuesday 29th July to make a special presentation to Martin Fagan and wish him well before he set off for Beijing.

For many of the younger juveniles, it was particularly inspiring to learn that as a youngster, Martin had trained in the very same places as them and he assured the assembled crowd of attentive listeners that very many of them have a lot more latent ability and talent than he ever had at their age and if they continue to apply themselves in training and competition, they too can realistically aspire to compete in future Olympics.

After the presentation by Club President, George Bell, on behalf of the members of the Club, there was plenty of opportunity for photos and autographs with the man of the hour. Also present to wish Martin well was fellow Olympian, Cormac Finnerty, himself no stranger to what Martin faces as Cormac competed in the 5,000m at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996.

We look forward to seeing Martin in action in the men’s marathon on the final day of the Olympics and wish him every success.