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Sixth place finish for Dempsey McGuigan in Vaasa

written by Chris McNulty June 24, 2017
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Dempsey McGuigan finished in a credible sixth position in the hammer throw today at the European Athletics Team Championships First League in Vaasa, Finland.

The Finn Valley AC man and University of Mississippi student reached out to a best of 65.72 metres.

The attempt was a little off his 70.55m personal best.

David Soderberg of Finland was the top performer with 72.36m.

Recently, McGuigan came tenth in the NCAA Championships when he threw a 69.14m.

McGuigan is one of four Donegal athletes to take part in Finland this weekend.

Tomorrow, Mark English (800m), Sommer Lecky (high jump) and Ann-Marie McGlynn (5,000m) are in action.

The Irish team is managed by Finn Valley AC’s Patsy McGonagle.

Sixth place finish for Dempsey McGuigan in Vaasa was last modified: June 24th, 2017 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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