Triple gold for Strabane AC youth

STRABANE AC athletes enjoyed a hugely successful outing at the Donegal Winter Classic, held at Lifford AC, returning home with an impressive collection of medals and performances to be proud of.

The standout achievements on the day included three gold medals, highlighting the depth of talent within the club's young ranks.

Fifteen-year-old Loughlan Bulling produced an excellent performance in the long jump, claiming gold with a superb leap of 5.90m.

In the younger age groups, Ollie McLaughlin impressed in the U11 long jump, taking gold with a jump of 3.51m, while Travis Enofe showed great speed and composure to win the U11 60m sprint in a time of 9.0 seconds.

A club spokesperson said: "Beyond the medals, every Strabane AC athlete performed with determination and enthusiasm.

"Several athletes were competing for the first time, gaining invaluable competition experience and confidence.

"It was a fantastic team effort and an encouraging start to the season ahead for Strabane AC."