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Carr drives to fifth and there’s another famous Donegal link at European Duathlon

written by Chris McNulty March 7, 2020
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FINN Valley AC’s Ben Carr finished fifth in his age category at the Punta Umbria ETU Duathlon European Championships this morning.

The Letterkenny native, a student at GMIT, was fifth in the 20-24 sprint event in Punta Umbria, Spain.

Carr began his day with a 5k in 15 minutes and 47 seconds – a personal best for the former Loreto Milford student over 5k.

Carr is a regular scorer on Finn Valley and Donegal teams at cross-country events.

He finished in a total tie of 57 minutes and three seconds.

There was another Donegal link to the event in Spain. Andrew Bonner came 16th in the male 35-39 race.

A son of former Republic of Ireland soccer star Packie Bonner, Scottish born Andrew was competing for GB.

Bonner finished in 59 minutes and 42 seconds.

Carr drives to fifth and there’s another famous Donegal link at European Duathlon was last modified: March 7th, 2020 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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