Ireland’s Athletic Triumph Without Prize Money | Dublin News

Mark English claimed gold in the 800m at the European Championships, but with no prize money for individual events, his win was pure passion—though he nearly earned a €50k bonus. Kate O’Connor also came close to a bonus, losing out to an Italian in race walk. Still, Ireland rose to 9th on the medal table, beating France and Poland, proving grit over cash. While elite athletes like English and Adeleke train without big paydays, upcoming Diamond League events and the $10M World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest offer real financial upside. Sport Ireland’s new funding boost signals a brighter future for Irish athletics, blending dedication with growing support. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9462fef503707c8a