Fagan sets new PB while racing in United States

Mullingar athlete Claire Fagan set a new personal best time in the 3000 metres in the US last week.

Claire was a member of the University of Portland track and field team that travelled to compete at the University of Washington Indoor Preview, held at Dempsey Indoor Arena in Seattle, Washington.

Claire races in the 3000m and won her heat in a new PB of 9.46.00.

She sat in the leading pack during the early laps, before sprinting to the front. She held the lead to the finish and was about 10 metres ahead of second place.

Claire took up her scholarship with the University of Portland in August and is looking forward to racing in competitions across the United States over the two years she will be with the college.

The Washington Indoor Preview events are paced races.

At this stage of the season, Claire is aiming to get qualifying standards for conference, regional and national competitions.

Photos and text courtesy of Damian Lawlor.