Mayo man creates history in Peru
Oisin Joyce.
Ballinrobe native Oisin Joyce of Lake District AC has won Ireland's first-ever throwing medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships which is being held in Peru.
Joyce claimed a bronze in the Men's Javelin category while the 19-year-old Mayo man extended his own Irish U20 record throwing 73.89m to make the podium.
Well done, Oisin.
IT'S A HISTORIC BRONZE 🥉ðŸ˜
— Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) August 29, 2024
Oisin Joyce (Lake District AC) wins Ireland's first ever throws medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships claiming a superb bronze in the Men's Javelin 🤩
The Mayo man extended his own Irish U20 record throwing 73.89m to make the podium!… pic.twitter.com/hUeWYBcHjg
