Offaly Thrower Breaks National Record On The Way To U18 Euro Championship Bronze

Cian Crampton threw a personal best and national U18 record in Slovakia on Saturday - Photo Credit: X/@irishathletics

Edenderry's Cian Crampton broke his own Irish record to win a major championship medal.

Offaly's Cian Crampton has become the first Irish athlete to win a field medal at an under 18 European Championship.

The Edenderry discus thrower won bronze after breaking the national under 18 record with a throw of 60.55 at the championships in Slovakia.

Crampton secured his place in the final after throwing a season's best on his first effort in the first round.

After the final he paid tribute to his club and coach:

It proved a successful championships for Ireland who returned from Banska Bystrica with five medals.

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