Casey and Cremen finish eighth overall after strong display in B final
The pair crossed the line with a time of 6:49.50. By The42 Team Thursday 29 Jul 2021, 1:39 AM 5 hours ago 1,397 Views 2 Comments
Image: Morgan Treacy/INPHO
Image: Morgan Treacy/INPHO
AOIFE CASEY AND Margaret Cremen secured second in their lightweight double sculls B final this morning to cement an eight place overall spot in the event.
The pair were in the running throughout, having set out their stall early with a rapid start. By the midway point, it was clear the race was between them and Switzerland.
Eventually, they crossed the line with a time of 6:49.50. The Swiss boat finished first in 6:49.16 while the Russian boat came third.
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Team Ireland’s men’s judo competitor
“In different times, I would have been one of the guys who should medal here. Given the circumstances, there is not so much I could hope for,” said a disappointed Fletcher in his post-fight interview with RTE.
“It was a case of get yourself as fit as possible and go really. It is hard to think about that performance at the moment. It could have been a lot worse, but I felt good.
“We got me into good shape. It is just tough. I am hugely proud to represent Ireland. I have loved every moment of it. Team Ireland have been so good to me. I couldn’t have had better support.”
Golf
The men’s individual stroke play got underway this morning in Tokyo, with Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy representing Team Ireland at Kasumigaseki County Club.
However, play was suspended at 2pm local time due to lightning in the area and players are set to restart play at 4pm (8am Irish time).
Before the suspension, McIlroy, making his Olympic debut, was playing his 14th hole and was tied for 30th on one-under par.
Lowry’s tidy wedge play meanwhile resulted in a birdie on the short par four 2nd hole, however, a dropped shot on the 12th saw him fall back to level par through 13 holes.
Golf
The men’s individual stroke play got underway this morning in Tokyo, with Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy representing Team Ireland at Kasumigaseki County Club.
However, play was suspended at 2pm local time due to lightning in the area and players are set to restart play at 4pm (8am Irish time).
Before the suspension, McIlroy, making his Olympic debut, was playing his 14th hole and was tied for 30th on one-under par.
Lowry’s tidy wedge play meanwhile resulted in a birdie on the short par four 2nd hole, however, a dropped shot on the 12th saw him fall back to level par through 13 holes.