Coleraine Grammar School athletes make history by lifting 4x100m title at Irish School Championships
Four Coleraine Grammar School athletes are being celebrated after winning the school’s first title at the Irish Schools Championships in County Offaly.
The Year 10 pupils made history by winning the 4x100m Irish Title at the Irish Schools Championships at Tullamore on Saturday, May 30.
The team qualified as Ulster Champions before stepping ‘into the unknown’ at the home of Irish Athletics.
The team – made up of John Lyons, Donovan Paul, Tobias Rankin and Tei Chen – led from the start and ran an amazing 46.95 seconds to win the title.
The boys were understandably delighted, as were their parents, one of whom commented: “It was an eight hour round trip for a 47 second race. It was definitely worth it!”
The pride and delight was shared in the CGS community with Headmaster Dr David Carruthers commenting: “This is a fantastic achievement for the boys who have showed the value of teamwork and dedication. We are tremendously proud of them.”