ATHLETICS Mark Carroll named US Manager for Athletics Ireland

Irish athlete Mark Carroll was today named the US Athlete Manager for Athletics Ireland.  The former European Champion will take up the part-time post, which has been supported by the Irish Sports Council, to assist Irish athletes who are on scholarship or are training in the US.

Carroll, who is based in Providence, Rhode Island will take up the post immediately.  The Leevale athlete is already coaching three of Ireland’s top athletes, with Gareth Turnbull, Mark Christie and Liam Reale all who have been training under the watchful eye of Carroll in the US. Other Irish athletes based in the US include, Mary Cullen, Roisin McGettigan and Alistair Cragg and they will all be able to liaise regularly with Carroll in his new role.

Carroll is one of Ireland’s most talented athletes with both a European gold and bronze medal to his name, while he is also the holder of national outdoor records at 3,000 and 5,000m. He is still competing as a top level athlete and is aiming to qualify for the Beijing Olympics in the 10,000 metres.

The 36-year-old is looking forward to his new role as Athletics Ireland’s first US Athlete Manager.  “This position is a great move for Irish athletes in the US.  It will give them a point of contact in America, someone who they can call at any time for advice on training, travel or just a chat.  I have been over there a long time now and am very familiar with how it all works.  I will also be keeping an eye on their progress and form to make sure they are doing the right things to help themselves improve,” Carroll said on his appointment.

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For further information:
Declan Lee – O’Herlihy Communications – 01 660 2744 / 087 695 7451
Gareth Devlin – Athletics Ireland – 087 262 2434