"There are many ways to break down what unfolded in Tokyo over the last nine days, but one of the best is to go back in time - to a World Championships that was much closer to home."
"London 2017 was a great edition of the sport's showpiece event. Just not for the Irish. And a flick back through the results shows the gargantuan distance Irish athletics has travelled in the last eight years."
Tokyo delivered nine days of competition that, when compared with London 2017, reveal major progress for Irish athletics. London 2017 represented a strong edition of the sport's showpiece event but produced disappointing outcomes for Irish competitors. A direct comparison of results from the two championships highlights a gargantuan improvement in Irish performances across the eight-year span. The contrast indicates measurable development in competitiveness and capability at international level. Revisiting past results provides a clear benchmark showing how far Irish athletics has advanced since 2017.
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