Sonia O’Sullivan
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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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +30% | 5,030,000 | 7,368 | $5,100 | 7$ |
| Totals | 2 | 5,030,000 | 7,368 | $5,100 | 7$ |
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Ireland:
Sonia O’Sullivan is mentioned for her impressive collection of medals in athletics.
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Sonia O'Sullivan discusses the case of Ben Connor and the costs of representing his country.
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Ireland:
Sonia O’Sullivan was one of the long-serving athletes whose grants were cut to zero after the Athens Olympics in 2004.
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Ireland:
O'Connor becomes only the third Irish woman to medal after Sonia O'Sullivan and Derval O'Rourke.
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Ireland:
Sonia O’Sullivan is mentioned as a notable Irish athlete who won medals.
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Sonia O’Sullivan took silver in 1997.
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Ireland:
O’Connor becomes only the third Irish woman to medal after Sonia O’Sullivan and O’Rourke.
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Sonia O’Sullivan is one of the only two Irish women to medal at the Championships.
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Sonia O'Sullivan won silver in the 3,000m in 1997.
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Sonia O’Sullivan's Irish under-23 record was broken by Sarah Healy.
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