Olive Loughnane
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Olive Loughnane is a retired Irish race walker and a former World Champion in the 20km walk, who has transitioned to a leadership role in Irish sports as the chairperson of Sport Ireland's high-performance committee, advocating for systematic support and investment in athletes.
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Olive Loughnane promoted to 20km gold in 2009 (after Russia’s Olga Kaniskina was banned for doping).
Ireland’s Kate O’Connor secures stunning silver medal at World Championships – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-09-20
Ireland· 2025-09-20
Olive Loughnane was promoted to gold in the 20km walk after a doping ban.
Irish athletes’ performance at World Championships allows us to dream again – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-09-20
Ireland· 2025-09-20
Olive Loughnane was promoted to 20km gold in 2009 after Russia’s Olga Kaniskina was banned for doping.
Kate O’Connor and Cian McPhillips look to turn big dreams into medals at World Championships – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-09-19
Ireland· 2025-09-19
Olive Loughnane, the 2009 World Champion in the 20km walk, spoke at the announcement in Trinity College.
Kellie Harrington remains on €40,000 podium funding as some Sport Ireland investment figures yet to be realised – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-03-26
Ireland· 2025-03-26
