Derry runner sets new world record at Danny McDaid 15k

written by Chris McNulty August 16, 2020

VETERAN county Derry runner Tommy Hughes – a former Olympian – broke a world record at today’s Danny McDaid 15k in Letterkenny today.

The 60-year-old from Maghera, who competed in the marathon at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona – set a new world record for the over-60s category over 15k.

Hughes finished the race in 51 minutes and 30 seconds.

His time broke the previous best by Dutch runner Cees Stolwijk by three minutes and two seconds.

Click here for a full rundown of the Danny McDaid 15k

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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

Derry runner sets new world record at Danny McDaid 15k

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