Equestrian is Ireland’s first Olympic pentathlete
Former equestrian Natalya Coyle has expire the commencement Irish Gaelic athlete to qualify for the Olympics inward modern pentathlon, every bit confirmed past times the the world governing body, the Union International de Pentathlon Modern (UIPM) at the weekend.
“To qualify for the Olympics actually is a dream come upwards true. I’ve worked thence difficult to teach at that spot together with forthwith I’m excited to teach a expert block of preparation done inward the stitch to the competition,” Coyle said.
But Coyle’s await for her 2d to smoothen volition hold out longer than almost other Irish Gaelic athletes every bit the women’s modern pentathlon medals volition hold out the terminal ones awarded inward the London Olympic Games, on Sunday, August 12.
The 21-year-old Meath athlete, who only started competing inward the sport on an international rank inward 2009, volition compete inward modern pentathlon’s centenary Olympic contest inward London 2012.
“Natalya’s qualification is non only a number of all her difficult run together with dedication but it’s been a massive squad effort,” said Performance Director Lindsey Weedon.
“Our High Performance Programme only began inward 2010 together with to accept made such phenomenal progress inward only 2 years is will to all those who accept helped us out along the way.”
Pentathlon Republic of Ireland is affiliated to Horse Sport Republic of Ireland together with their Chairman Joe Walsh said Natalya’s qualification was a keen tribute to the run of thence many people.
“Pentathlon Republic of Ireland is an exclusively voluntary scheme together with its officers accept achieved something remarkable. In addition, Natalya started her athletic career through the Tetrathlon dependent plain inward the Irish Gaelic Pony Club together with they deserve huge credit for this too. The back upwards of the Irish Gaelic Sports Council together with the Olympic Council of Republic of Ireland has also been vital,” he said.
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