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Olive Loughnane to Be Inducted into Hall of Fame at 2026 National Athletics Awards

Athletics Ireland is delighted to announce that World Champion and four-time Olympian Olive Loughnane will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 2026 123.ie National Athletics Awards on Wednesday, November 25th!

One of Ireland’s most accomplished race walkers, Olive enjoyed an extraordinary international career, highlighted by her gold medal at the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin.

A richly deserved honour recognising her remarkable achievements and lasting contribution to Irish athletics.

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2026 National Athletics Awards

Date: Wednesday, November 25th, 2026

Time: 3pm

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry

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