Cork City Sports is proud to recognise the outstanding achievements Cork athletes. Leevale athletes Ryan Creech are the Cork City Sorts Athletes of the Month for November, and December. These athletes have showcased incredible performances on both national and international stages.
November: Ryan Creech (Leevale AC)
Ryan Creech delivered a stellar performance at the Dublin Marathon, finishing as the second Irish athlete across the line. With an impressive time of 2:13:49, he claimed the silver medal at the Irish Championships, which were held in conjunction with the marathon. Earlier in the year, Ryan set a personal best of 2:12:28 at the Seville Marathon, further cementing his status as one of Ireland’s top distance runners.
December: Niamh Allen (Leevale AC)
Niamh Allen defied expectations at the National Senior Cross Country Championships in Fermanagh, securing a surprise silver medal and earning automatic selection for the Irish team at the European Cross Country Championships in Turkey. On December 8th, she delivered the race of her life, charging through the field to finish in an outstanding 11th place—outperforming all her Irish and Great British competitors.