15 Track And Field Athletes Set To Represent Ireland At The European Youth Olympic Trials In Baku

15 athletes have been named on the Irish Team for the European Youth Olympic Trials in Baku, Azerbaijan from the 30th of May to the 1st of June. The European trials also act as the qualifying event for the 2014 World Youth Olympic Games to be held in Nanjing, China in August.

Irish Youth Record Holder Elizabeth Morland (Cushinstown AC) who achieved the qualifying mark in three events (long jump, high jump and 100m hurdles) will contest the 100m hurdles event in Baku. Morland has enjoyed a fantastic 2014 season already including setting a national youth record of 8.55 in the 60m hurdles in Athlone in March.
The trials will bring together the best Youth Athletes (16/17 years of age) from all across Europe to compete in a variety of track and field events. The Irish team will be represented across the board with athletes competing in throws, jumps, sprints and middle distance events.

The Irish team's preparations for the trials have included a warm weather training camp in Monte Gordo, Portugal in April. The camp was overseen by Junior High Performance Manager Jacqui Freyne and provided athletes with an opportunity to fine-tune their form pre-season.
Irish Team for European Youth Olympic Trials, Baku