Sarah Lavin won a bronze medal at the European Games over the weekend
Sarah Lavin has opened up on a difficult few months following the death of her boyfriend Craig Breen.
Lavin's achievement was all the more remarkable as she ran in Division 3 of the 100m hurdles event, becoming the first athlete to win a race in the third division to medal at the event. The 29-year-old clocked a time of 12.82 seconds to finish third behind Poland’s reigning European champion, Pia Skrzyszowska, who clocked a time of 12.77, and Nadine Visser of the Netherlands, who came second in 12.81.
Lavin was back in Limerick by the time the other divisions finished and she celebrated the success with her parents, but admits Craig was deeply missed following her win, as he is everyday.
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