Sarah Lavin shows true colours with classy message after Sharlene Mawdsley win
The hurdle specialist finished runner-up to sprint queen Mawdsley in a time of 23.80, with Tipp native Mawdsley taking home her first senior outdoor individual medal in a time of 23.55. Lauren Ryan finished third in a time of 23.88.
Lavin had a smile on her face after pushing Mawdsley all the way in a race that entertained the fans in attendance, and afterwards, she took to social media to congratulate the 26-year-old Newport AC star.
"Great race! Well done @SharleneM1" Lavin posted on her Instagram story while promoting the fact that she would be competing in the hurdle event on Sunday. Sarah Lavin Instagram post.
For Mawdsley, Saturday's victory was the first outdoor individual medal of her career. Speaking to media after the race, the 400m star admitted that she was unsure whether she would compete individually at the World Athletics Championship in November or whether she would focus on the relay event.
"I know I won't say no to the relays, I'm always the first one in, but we'll see about the individual, it has been a tough year. We'll see closer to the time."
Mawdsley has faced serious adversity this year. After struggling with hamstring injuries in early 2025, she lost her father in June when he passed away suddenly.
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