Local Athletes Make Their Mark on the Regional and European Stage

May’s winner is archer Helen McCormick. Helen excelled in the Muckamore Company of Archers Summer Series WA720 and Mixed Team Head-to-Head competition. The Northern Ireland-level event attracted archers from clubs across the province and offered a high standard of regional competition under World Archery rules. Helen won gold in both the WA720 and Mixed Team Head-to-Head events. She is also ranked second overall in the Summer Series standings reflecting her sustained excellence throughout the series. Helen's achievements highlight her dedication, commitment to training, and ability to perform under pressure. Her success is a testament to her commitment to the sport and has brought great credit to both her club, Lisburn City Archery.

June’s winner is powerlifter Simon Luke. Simon proudly represented Team Ireland at the WPC/AWPC European Championships in Powerlifting and Single-Lift Bench Press and Deadlift, held in Limerick. In the lead-up to the competition, Simon showed exceptional discipline, commitment and resilience through a demanding training programme. His hard work paid off with an outstanding international performance. Simon achieved a 195kg squat, a 135kg bench press and a 250kg deadlift. His bench press and deadlift both set new Irish National Records for his age and weight category. These achievements saw Simon crowned M2 110kg European Champion and awarded a well-deserved gold medal. Simon’s hard work, consistency and elite-level are a testament to his dedication to the sport and his commitment to achieving excellence

Entries for July & Augusts Sports Personality of the Month are currently open. Nominations close on Tuesday 1st September at 5pm. For more details or to make a nomination, click here. 

Pictured - May's Sports Personality of the Month winner, archer, Helen McCormick.

Pictured - June's Sports Personality of the Month winner,powerlifter, Simon Luke.