The Irish combined events championships were held at Morton Stadium, Santry over the weekend. Shane Aston, Trim Athletic club who finished in the silver medal position in both the javelin and high jump at the national age group championships in July went one better to achieve victory in the national junior decathlon championships. Shane emerged from the ten event ,two day competition with a winning margin of 18 points ahead of PJ Galvin.
This year Shane has worked on improving his jumping events and only recently began pole vaulting. He has medalled at Leinster and All Ireland level in all the throwing events over the past four years.He took part in AAI combined events squad sessions over the winter and spring and his efforts paid off with the results this weekend.
Day one results:100m ,12.2s; long jump,5.19m; shot putt,10.71m; high jump,1.84m; 400m,56.4s.
Day two results: 110m hurdles,16.4s; discus,33.72m; pole vault,2.60m; javelin,38m; 1500m.,4m55s.
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