Three Wexford natives nominated for national Her Sports Awards

Three Wexford natives have been nominated for national sporting awards... The 2024 Her Sport Awards, presented by Lidl, will take place on Saturday, 25th January 2025, at UCD Astra Hall. It continues a proud tradition of celebrating the incredible achievements of Irish sportswomen and the volunteers who make sport possible. Three Wexford women have been …

Wexford reception to be held to honour Sophie Becker’s achievements

It's not often that Olympians walk the streets of Wexford... But that is the case for Sophie Becker. In honour of her achievements, which seen the Team Ireland women's relay team finish fourth in the 4x400m relay, there will be a reception held for Sophie Becker in her native county, County Wexford. The New Ross …

Wexford’s Sophie Becker just misses out on Olympic bronze medal

Wexford's Sophie Becker, along with her relay team, just missed out on an Olympic medal yesterday... Becker, who made up part of the quartet running in the 4x400m relay, was representing Team Ireland. Unfortunately, the women's relay team just missed out on an Olympic bronze medal, coming in an agonising fourth place. Rhasidat Adeleke, Phil …

Wexford’s Sophie Becker through to the Olympic final for 4x400m relay 

Wexford's Sophie Becker is through to the Olympic final... Becker, who is part of Team Ireland's women's relay team, has made it through to the Olympic final for 4x400m relay. Wexford's Sophie Becker ran a personal best in the semi-final to help her team reach the final.  She ran a personal best time of 50.9 …

Wexford’s Sophie Becker “disappointed and confused” after finishing 6th in her Olympic 400m heat

A lot of eyes in Wexford were either on the Fleadh, or on Sophie Becker today... Becker, from Wexford, featured in a 400m heat in the Olympics in Paris today. Becker came 6th in her heat, but it's not all over yet for the Wexford woman. Speaking after the race to RTE, she said: "I'm …

Wexford woman Sophie Becker helps secure Silver for Ireland

New Ross and County Wexford woman Sophie Becker produced a magical performance from the starting block to help propel the Irish women's 4x400 metre relay team to a magnificent silver in the European's last night at 8.05pm Irish time... Sophie's explosiveness from the blocks has meant that the Wexford woman has been trusted with and …

Two Wexford women nominated for national Her Sport awards

The Her Sport Awards are back to celebrate and recognise the magnificentachievements of our sports stars, as well as the community volunteers and behindthe scenes heroes that make the sports we love possible... 2023 was an unforgettable year in Irish sport. There were World Championshiphighs, athlete comebacks, a World Cup to remember and not to …

Wexford’s Sophie Becker Named on the Irish Olympic Team in the Mixed 4x400m Relay Squad

Wexford’s Sophie Becker was today named on the Irish Olympic Team in the mixed 4x400m Relay Squad... [adrotate group="3"] In what has been a breakthrough season for the New Ross athlete she has been rewarded with a place on the relay squad. This makes her the first Wexford native to make an Irish Olympic Athletics …

Wexford Woman On Successful Irish Relay Team Which Lands A New National Record

It was brilliant news for this Irish Relay team yesterday.. [adrotate group="2"] Ireland stunningly came in second place in a superb performance by the Women's 4x200m Relay team yesterday. One member of the team was Wexford athlete, Sophie Becker, who performed excellently as the relay team's anchor. Alongside her on Ireland's successful relay team were …

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