Sharlene Mawdsley overhauls Sarah Lavin to land 200m national title

Sarah Lavin might have had the speed, but in a clash of styles over 200m in Santry on Saturday, it was Sharlene Mawdsley who had the best strength – and that proved key in carrying the Tipperary sprinter to the national title.

Mawdsley came from behind to overhaul Lavin in the home straight of the women’s 200m, the undoubted highlight on day one of the 123.ie National Track and Field Championships at Morton Stadium.

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