Stephen Flanagan from Thurles and Aoife O’Sullivan from Tramore reigned supreme at Red Bull Conquer the Castle, the ultimate obstacle course race which took place at the Rock of Cashel, Co. Tipperary today.
Red Bull Conquer The Castle, Cashel, Co. Tipperary 10/6/2023
Thrillseekers from across Ireland and beyond flocked to the Rock of Cashel today, Saturday June 10th, to tackle the globally renowned Red Bull Conquer the Castle obstacle course race. Over 20 obstacles stood in the way of competitors, who took on an unforgiving 2.5km track at the iconic Tipperary landmark.
Pictured are competitors during the Red Bull Conquer the Castle obstacle course race
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Facing stern competition from both domestic and international athletes, Flanagan showed incredible athleticism and steel over the gruelling 2.5KM track. The first man home with a devastating time of 11:10, the Tipperary native collected a prize of €1,000 for his efforts.
Red Bull Conquer The Castle, Cashel, Co. Tipperary 10/6/2023
Thrillseekers from across Ireland and beyond flocked to the Rock of Cashel today, Saturday June 10th, to tackle the globally renowned Red Bull Conquer the Castle obstacle course race. Over 20 obstacles stood in the way of competitors, who took on an unforgiving 2.5km track at the iconic Tipperary landmark.
Pictured are competitors during the Red Bull Conquer the Castle obstacle course race
For further information, please contact:
Ben Mulholland
benmulholland@richmondmarketing.com
+353 86 035 4060
Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy
Running Flanagan extremely close on the day was local man Darren Gayson from Cashel, who finished second, and Karl Cosgrove, from Swords, Co. Dublin, who came home in 3rd place.
Red Bull Conquer The Castle, Cashel, Co. Tipperary 10/6/2023
Thrillseekers from across Ireland and beyond flocked to the Rock of Cashel today, Saturday June 10th, to tackle the globally renowned Red Bull Conquer the Castle obstacle course race. Over 20 obstacles stood in the way of competitors, who took on an unforgiving 2.5km track at the iconic Tipperary landmark.
Pictured is Olivia Hayes during the Red Bull Conquer the Castle obstacle course race
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Ben Mulholland
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+353 86 035 4060
Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy
In the Women’s race, Waterford woman Aoife O’Sullivan delivered an exceptional display as she proved a cut above the rest of the field, conquering the castle in a time of 15:07 and pocketing the €1,000 on offer for the fastest female home.
Red Bull Conquer The Castle, Cashel, Co. Tipperary 10/6/2023
Thrillseekers from across Ireland and beyond flocked to the Rock of Cashel today, Saturday June 10th, to tackle the globally renowned Red Bull Conquer the Castle obstacle course race. Over 20 obstacles stood in the way of competitors, who took on an unforgiving 2.5km track at the iconic Tipperary landmark.
Pictured is Women’s winner Aoife O’Sullivan from Tramore with Men’s winner Stephen Flanagan from Thurles
For further information, please contact:
Ben Mulholland
benmulholland@richmondmarketing.com
+353 86 035 4060
Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy
Relentless in their pursuit of O’Sullivan were Ciara Cummins from Thurles in 2nd place, and Belfast runner Stephanie Penney who claimed the final place on the podium in third.
A non-stop day of action kicked off at 10am and saw over 1,000 competitors take to the fields of the iconic Rock of Cashel. Cheered on by supporters, participants hurdled over 23 obstacles from balance beams to cargo net climbs and stone wall crossings in challenging conditions to conquer the castle, in what proved an ultimate test of fitness and resolve for thrillseekers from across Ireland and beyond.
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