Bríd Golden
IrelandathleteFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Bríd Golden, previously known as Bríd Hallissey, is a former Irish heptathlete and current president of Athletics Ireland. She made her international heptathlon debut at the age of 16 and went on to win 11 Irish heptathlon titles, setting the national record five times throughout her career. Golden was instrumental in promoting the heptathlon in Ireland and has continued to support the sport through coaching and leadership roles.
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Athletics Ireland president Bríd Golden paid tribute to Phil Healy, calling her a trailblazer for sprinting in Ireland.
‘I have been lucky enough to achieve more than I ever imagined’The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-06-23
Ireland· 2026-06-23
Bríd Golden was elected president of Athletics Ireland earlier this year and was one of the trailblazers of the heptathlon in this country.
The making of a world heptathlon medal winner – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-09-27
Ireland· 2025-09-27
