Ethan McMullan and Patrick McDaid  represented Ireland in the Youth C category at the World Youth Skyrunning Championships held in Fonte Cerreto, Gran Sasso, Italy at the weekend as part of Team Skyrunning Ireland.

Both athletes proudly featured in the Vertical Kilometer on Friday, a demanding 1000m climb over roughly 3.8km and the 23k Skyrace with over 2220m elevation gain on Sunday,  in one of Europe’s most iconic mountain venues

Ethan proudly claimed the 1st Irish Man across the line in both races with Patrick close on his heels on both occasions.

An incredible achievement on the world stage.