Sonia O’Sullivan

Sonia O’Sullivan

athlete Ireland

Sonia O’Sullivan is a retired Irish middle-distance runner, renowned for her remarkable achievements in the 1990s, including winning a silver medal in the 5000 meters at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She has made significant contributions to athletics, holding multiple national records and earning a reputation as one of Ireland's greatest athletes. O'Sullivan captured the hearts of fans with her powerful performances and tenacity on the track, particularly in the 1500 meters and 5000 meters events, and she remains an influential figure in the sport, inspiring many young athletes, including the current generation of runners.

Born on Nov 01, 1970 (54 years old)

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Ireland Ireland: Sonia O’Sullivan is mentioned as a former record holder and a significant figure in Irish athletics. 7

Ciara Mageean Thomas Moran Jerry Kiernan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: European gold medallist Ciara Mageean diagnosed with cancer – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Sonia O’Sullivan is one of the elite Irish sportswomen that Leona Maguire admires. 9

Leona Maguire Lisa Maguire Sean Quinn Katie Taylor Kellie Harrington Rachael Blackmore
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘We came from a modest background. I don’t need a lot of money to keep me happy’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: O’Sullivan became only the fifth Irish woman to win an NCAA title, following in the strides of her famous mother Sonia. 9

Sophie O Sullivan Keely Hodgkinson Emile Cairess Nick Griggs
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Sophie O’Sullivan wins the NCAA 1,500m title in dominant style – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: O’Sullivan clocked 8:30.12 to win the 3,000 metres at the Zurich Golden League, the fastest time in Europe. 8

Wang Junxia Beatrice Chebet Ma Junren Qu Yunxia Tatyana Kazankina
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: What on earth were China’s women runners on back in the 1990s? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Sonia O'Sullivan is a former Irish athlete whose experience at the Atlanta Olympics is compared to Ciara Mageean's struggles. 6

Ciara Mageean Thomas Moran Martina Mccarthy John O Sullivan Jerry Kiernan Niamh Mallon
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘You do have to be selfish as an athlete, it’s the part I find least enjoyable... But no regrets’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Sonia O’Sullivan is mentioned as a competitor for the title of Ireland's greatest sportswoman alongside Rachael Blackmore. 5

Rachael Blackmore Kellie Harrington Leona Maguire Katie Taylor Michael O Sullivan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Rachael Blackmore’s retirement marks the exit of one of our finest sportspeople – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Sonia O'Sullivan was part of the Irish women's 4x1,500m team that set a European record. 9

Ronnie Delany Noel Carroll John O Shea Eamonn Coghlan Ray Flynn Marcus O Sullivan Frank O Mara Maria Lynch
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland’s relay stars part of an ‘overnight’ success story stretching back to Ronnie Delany in the 1950s – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Sonia O’Sullivan held the previous Irish women’s mile record before it was broken by Ciara Mageean. 7

Niamh Allen Faith Kipyegon Michael Walsh Donal Coakly Siobhan Hoare Ciara Mageean Roger Bannister
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Do we need to protect the limits of women’s distance running? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Sonia O’Sullivan provides studio analysis for the World Athletics Championships. 8

Rob Heffernan Derval O Rourke Rhasidat Adeleke Sharlene Mawdsley Sarah Healy Sophie O Sullivan Sarah Lavin Andrew Coscoran Bill O Herlihy John Treacy Eamonn Coghlan Jimmy Magee
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: World Athletics Championships in Tokyo to return to RTÉ for the first time this century – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Sonia O’Sullivan is regarded as one of Ireland’s greatest sportspersons, known for her numerous medals in athletics. 9

Rory Mcilroy Sean Kelly Paul O Donovan Katie Taylor George Best Roy Keane Ronnie Delany Jason Smyth Brian O Driscoll Michael Carruth Michael Jordan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: who is Ireland’s greatest ever sportsperson? – The Irish Times