SARAH Lavin, Limerick hurdler, made a huge statement in her attempts to secure Olympic qualification.
She became only the second Irish Woman to break the 13-second barrier in the 100m Hurdles, following only Derval O’Rourke in doing so.
The 27-year-old from Lisnagry ran in 12.95 seconds at the World Athletics Continental Tour silver meeting in Madrid beating her previous PB by 0.24 seconds. This astonishing achievement puts her in a strong position for a place in the Irish team next month.
The Athlete who is with Emerald AC and coached by Noelle Morrissey had clocked 13.20 in the semi-final before going on to beat her PB in the final and place second. Lavin coming into the event had been placed 43rd in the 100m hurdles, following this impressive time the Limerick athlete will look to place in the top 40 in order to travel to Tokyo, looking like a real possibility following a fine performance.
Balling for the past 53mins now
it’s been a dream for 7 hard years to break 13 seconds. Thank you so much to the core people in my life
— Sarah Lavin (@sarahlavin_) June 19, 2021
it’s been a dream for 7 hard years to break 13 seconds. Thank you so much to the core people in my life 
..onwards to hunt for more points 
and need to reign in the emotion 
In other news regarding Irish athletics, a second-place finish was the result of a seasons best time of 1:45.22. in the men’s 800m for Mark English.
Sarah Lavin became only the second Irish women in history to break 13 seconds over 100m hurdles
The Emerald AC athlete posted a 12:95 PB yesterday in the #ContinentalTour Meet Final in Madrid to join Derval O’Rourke in running under 13 seconds
— Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) June 20, 2021
Sub 13 seconds club
The rankings for the Olympic games will be finalised on June 29. This impressive time from Lavin comes following a tough list of injuries in previous years. The Irish woman is now in a very favourable position to finish in the Top 40 of the rankings and progress to the games held in Tokyo.
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