Olympic hurdler Derval O'Rourke reminisces about her childhood fascination with sport, sparked by watching Sonia O’Sullivan and events at Páirc Úi Chaoimh.
She can also vividly recall where she was when Sonia O’Sullivan won silver at the Sydney Olympics .
Read more: Derval O'Rourke admits being away from son Archie was tough because she can't explain she has to work Sonia O’Sullivan's silver medal at the Sydney Olympics was a big moment for future Olympian Derval back in 2000. "Denis Irwin had such an interesting career. Anna Geary has been able to take her on-pitch presence and bring it to a whole new career."She said: "Katie Taylor carried the weight of the nation when she won gold at London 2012 and she did it with absolute grace and poise.
Derval has met a lot of sporting icons during your career, but there are still a few people on her hit list."I sometimes DM her on Instagram about something and she often responds to me.
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