Chris Mintern received the Junior award at the Cork Sports Partnership Awards on Thursday 7th March at Oriel House Hotel. Chris received his award for his dedication to sport. Chris is an international triathlete so as well as running with Leevale he also swims and cycles. Chris had a great year in 2012 winning 5 senior triathlons, 1 senior duathlon, 1 senior aquathlon, 3 open water swims and his first international triathlon medal at the Virgin London Triathlon in September. Chris was also a member of the Leevale U19 team that won Cork, Munster and All Ireland Cross Country Championships.
Chris would like to thank Leevale Donie Walsh and all the middle distance group for all their help.