Rhasidat Adeleke crowned Irish Athlete of the Year at National Athletics Awards
Adeleke's impressive record-breaking feats include the 60m, 200m, and 300m indoors, as well as the 100m and 400m outdoors.
Tallaght native Rhasidat Adeleke has been named Irish Athlete of the Year at the 2024 National Athletics Awards, capping off an exceptional year that saw her break multiple Irish records and secure crucial medals for the Irish team.
Adeleke's impressive record-breaking feats include the 60m, 200m, and 300m indoors, as well as the 100m and 400m outdoors. Her outstanding performances played a pivotal role in Ireland's bronze medal win in the mixed 4x400m at the World Relays.
At the European Championships in June, Adeleke won silver medals in the 400m and women's 4x400m, and gold in the mixed 4x400m. Her crowning moment nearly came at the Paris Olympics, where she finished fourth in the individual 400m final, just shy of a medal.
Adeleke also set a new Irish record of 3:19.90 in the 4x400m relay alongside Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, and Sharlene Mawdsley.
In addition to her Athlete of the Year award, Adeleke was also recognized as the Sprint & Hurdles Athlete of the Year.
Elaine Robinson, Managing Director of (link unavailable), praised Adeleke's achievements, saying, "We're thrilled to share a mutual passion for athletics and empower athletes at every level. Our partnership with Athletics Ireland reflects our commitment to promoting and growing athletics across Ireland."
Other notable award winners include:
Ciara Mageean, European 1500m champion, who received the Middle Distance Athlete of the Year award
Fionnuala McCormack and Nicola Tuthill, Paris Olympians, who were honored as Endurance Athlete of the Year and Field Athlete of the Year, respectively
Fionnuala McCormack and Nicola Tuthill, Paris Olympians, who were honored as Endurance Athlete of the Year and Field Athlete of the Year, respectively
Gillian O'Sullivan, 2003 World Championship silver medallist, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame
Hamish Adams, CEO of Athletics Ireland, acknowledged the achievements of Irish athletes, coaches, officials, and clubs
The full list of 2024 National Athletics Award winners includes:
Hall of Fame: Gillian O'Sullivan
Lifetime Services to Athletics: Peter Hanlon
Athlete of the Year: Rhasidat Adeleke
Endurance Athlete of the Year: Fionnuala McCormack
Under 20 Athlete of the Year: Oisin Joyce
Sprint & Hurdles Athlete of the Year: Rhasidat Adeleke
Middle Distance Athlete of the Year: Ciara Mageean
Field Athlete of the Year: Nicola Tuthill
Team of the Year: Women's 4x400m
The awards ceremony marked a stellar year for Irish athletics, with a record 70,000 registered members. Athletics Ireland looks forward to building on this success in 2025 and beyond.
