Subscriber OnlyAthletics

‘I’m a quick learner’ - Israel Olatunde’s rise to becoming Ireland’s fastest man

Daniel Kilgallon helps trace the short journey of the European Championship finalist

Ireland’s Israel Olatunde after setting a new national 100m record. Photograph: Tom Maher/Inpho
Ireland’s Israel Olatunde after setting a new national 100m record. Photograph: Tom Maher/Inpho
Ian O'Riordan in Munich
Sat Aug 20 2022 - 06:00 • 8 MIN READ

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • What’s making headlines in the rugby world? Listen to The Counter Ruck podcast with Nathan Johns

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered to your phone

Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan is an Irish Times sports journalist writing on athletics