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Thursday, 31st October, 2024. Vol. 17, Issue 44 • 9A, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 932 0888 | Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
Wonder Woman!
Inspirational Collette completes 1000th marathon in Dublin By Paul Byrne BAY Estate resident Collette O’Hagan described Sunday’s Dublin City marathon as the most emotional and beautiful marathon she has ever completed. The 75 year old completed the 26 mile journey alongside her daughter Jacqueline while her other daughter Sarah and granddaughter Emily were at the finishing line to greet Collette. She crossed the line in six hours 25 minutes which was well short of her best time but according to Collette, Sunday wasn’t about racing against the clock, instead it was about embracing all the love and support she experienced during the race through the Dublin City streets. “ The support and love I received during the marathon on Sunday will stay with me forever. I was getting stopped by people looking for selfies and hugs and my daughter Jacqueline just said to me ‘forget about the clock’ just enjoy the experience. And that’s exactly what I did. I was very emotional at the finish line and I actually couldn’t speak at the end,” revealed Collette. Continued on Page 2
An emotional Collette O’Hagan crosses the finishing line as she completes her 1000th marathon. Collette’s very first marathon was at the Dublin City marathon in 1990. Story continued on Page 2.