"Yet to turn 21, Griggs has now won an astonishing seven medals at the European Cross Country, but had never previously won an individual gold. His performance was utterly dominant, the Tyrone athlete breaking clear on the final lap and hitting the line in 17:47, 12 seconds clear of France's Aurélien Radja (17:59), with France's Pierre Boudy third in 18:03."
"Earlier in the day, Emma Hickey turned in a magnificent performance to win bronze in the U-20 women's race. Hickey, 16, was among the youngest athletes at the championships, the Wexford native having three more years at U-20 level, but she turned in a run far beyond her years, hitting the line in 15:10 for the 4450m distance to win Ireland' first ever medal in this race."
Nick Griggs produced a commanding victory in the men's U-23 race, finishing in 17:47 and crossing the line 12 seconds ahead of France's Aurélien Radja, with Pierre Boudy third in 18:03. Griggs, yet to turn 21, has now collected seven European Cross Country medals but claimed his first individual gold. Teammates Callum Morgan (eighth) and Niall Murphy (10th) helped Ireland to a comfortable team win with 19 points, ahead of France (33) and Spain (43). Earlier, 16-year-old Emma Hickey won U-20 bronze in 15:10, while Anna Gardiner finished sixth in 15:17.
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