Emily Bolton Honoured with Athletics Leinster Star Award for Dublin

Emily Bolton was the recipient of the Athletics Leinster Star award for Dublin at the annual awards ceremony which took place at the Woodford Dolman Hotel in Carlow on Saturday the 15th of February. The Leinster Star awards are given to the outstanding young athletes in each county. Emily was presented with her award by Catriona Duffy, the chairwoman of Athletics Leinster.

Emily (Clonliffe Harriers AC) said: “I am a middle distance and cross country athlete. When not training or studying I enjoy reading, swimming, going out with my friends, watching television and clothes shopping.

My best sporting memories include achieving the U18 European Athletics championship 1500 standard (4.24.31) in May last year and winning the U20 Autumn Open International cross country in October.  

I have been coached since the age of 6 by my dad and have many fond memories of training with MSB in Porterstown. I recently moved to Clonliffe Harriers who have been very welcoming and supportive while providing excellent training facilities. 

I would also like to thank Jacqui Freyne and the Athletics Ireland High Performance Pathway for their support. 

My goals for 2025 include achieving the 1500 standard for the EYOF and the U20 European Athletics Championships."