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Sonia O'Sullivan

Awards And Accomplishments

1985	Wins All-Ireland Gold Medal
1990	Named two-time NCAA 3,000-meter champion.
1992	Finishes fourth in 3,000 meter at Olympic Games in Barcelona.
1993	Named Irish Sportsperson of the Year.
1994	Sets record of 5:25:36 for 2,000 meter in Edinburgh, Scotland.
1994	Sets European record of 8:21:64 for 3,000 meter in London, England.
1994	Finishes first in 3,000-meter at European Athletics championships.
1995	Wins 5,000 meters at World Track and Field Championships.
1995	Named Woman Athlete of the Year by Track and Field News.
1995	Wins mile at Weltklasse in Cologne, Germany, over defending champion Hassiba Boulmerka.
1998	Wins UK's 21K Great North Run.
1998	Wins 8,000 meter and 4,000 meter at World Cross-Country Championships.
2000	Wins silver medal for 5,000 meter at Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
2002	Helps Irish team win bronze in 4,000 meter at World Cross Country Championships