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# moscow 2013

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Rob Heffernan's wife Marian named manager of the month
The Irish athlete was accompanied by her world champion husband as she received the award today.
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Sep 10th 2013, 12:25 PM
Russian sprinters cite 'storm of emotions' as they slam claims of gay kiss
Spoilsports.
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Aug 20th 2013, 5:36 PM
Russian sprinters appear to protest 'anti gay' law with podium kiss
Kseniya Ryzhova and Tatyana Firova claimed gold as part of Russia’s 4x400m relay team.
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Aug 19th 2013, 5:13 AM
Snapshot: The women's 4x100m relay final wasn't exactly a photo finish
The Jamaicans timed a championship record 41.29 seconds to take gold.
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Aug 18th 2013, 6:15 PM
'Anti gay' law furore Western media invention, claims Russian sports minister
Vitaly Mutko insisted the controversial law was not just about homosexuality.
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Aug 18th 2013, 2:04 PM
Usain Bolt powers to third world 200m title
The Jamaican athlete clocked a world-leading time of 19.66 seconds.
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Aug 17th 2013, 5:38 PM
'Misunderstood' Isinbayeva rows back on anti-gay remarks
“I am opposed to any discrimination against gay people on the grounds of their sexuality,” the pole-vaulter now says.
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Aug 16th 2013, 11:28 AM
Do the Heff! Hector starts a craze in honour of Ireland's new golden boy
Wait till this goes viral.
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Aug 15th 2013, 8:35 PM
Pole vault champ Yelena Isinbayeva condemns homosexuality
Some of the world’s top athletes have responded angrily after Isinbayeva came out in support of Russia’s controversial anti-gay law.
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Aug 15th 2013, 8:06 PM
Pics: Rob Heffernan celebrates with his world championship gold medal
Heffernan won the 50km walk at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow yesterday.
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Aug 15th 2013, 6:33 PM
'A lot of people don't see those hard sessions in the winter time' - Treacy pays tribute to tireless Heffernan
The former athlete and Olympic silver medallist described the Irish race walker’s achievement as “payback” for his hard work.
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Aug 15th 2013, 7:30 AM
‘Fearless’ Rob Heffernan’s gold a fitting triumph in memory of late mum
Colin Griffin, who has competed with Ireland’s new world champion, has paid tribute to his epic win in Moscow.
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Aug 14th 2013, 12:00 PM
VIDEO: The climactic moments of Rob Heffernan's gold medal success
Check out the footage of a historic moment in Irish sport.
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Aug 14th 2013, 10:49 AM
President Higgins hails Ireland's new world champion Rob Heffernan
“He has achieved all that he deserves,” said the President.
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Aug 14th 2013, 10:45 AM
How Twitter reacted to Rob Heffernan's stunning World Championship Gold
Sporting stars such as Alan Quinlan and Derval O’Rourke were quick off the draw to congratulate the Irish hero.
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Aug 14th 2013, 9:57 AM
Ireland’s Rob Heffernan claims gold at World Track and Field Championships
The result follows the Irish race walker’s fourth place finish at the London Olympics.
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Aug 14th 2013, 9:40 AM
Moscow 2013: Laura Reynolds has a morning to forget in 20km walk
Leitrim’s Laura Reynolds finished 31st at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow this morning.
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Aug 13th 2013, 12:21 PM
Bolt + lightning = the coolest picture of the decade
Yes way.
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Aug 11th 2013, 11:23 PM
Brian Gregan qualifies for 400m semi finals
After a disappointing day yesterday, Sunday brought some Irish success at the Athletics World Championships.
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Aug 11th 2013, 9:47 AM
Usain Bolt slows to a jog on way to winning heat
He will go much faster than 10.07 seconds this weekend.
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Aug 10th 2013, 6:24 PM
Mo medals, no problem: Farah claims 10km gold in Moscow
The Olympic champion dug deep to edge an extremely competitive race today.
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Aug 10th 2013, 5:57 PM
Athletics hoping Moscow 2013 makes headlines for all the right reasons
The IAAF will hope that athlete’s achievements, not drug tests, make the news at this year’s World Championships.
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Aug 9th 2013, 5:48 PM