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26 Mar 2026

Kilkenny athlete wins gold at international event

The event took place in Paris

Kilkenny athlete breaks wins gold at international event

Kilkenny left its mark in France over the weekend, as Gowran Athletics Club's Martin Desgrandchamps won gold at the Trail Nocturne De L’écoparc Catalan. Taking on a tough 33km trail run through the Pyrénées, Martin completed the race in a time of 2.48:04.

Gowran Athletics Club was founded in 1982 and members come from a wide area including; Kilkenny City, Clara, Castlewarren, Paulstown, Goresbridge, Skeoghvosteen, Borris, St. Mullins, Ballinkillen and beyond.

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