Sharlene Mawdsley Wins 200m at Nationals, Weighs World Champs Future

BREAKING: Tipperary sprinter Sharlene Mawdsley has just made headlines by winning the 200m title at the 123.ie National Senior Championships in Santry, but she now faces an uncertain future regarding her participation in the individual 400m at the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo. Mawdsley clocked an impressive 23.55 seconds despite challenging windy conditions at Morton Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The 26-year-old athlete surged past Sarah Lavin (23.80 seconds) and Lauren Roy (23.88 seconds) to secure the title, showcasing her resilience and skill. Speaking to RTE after her victory, Mawdsley expressed her satisfaction: “I’m happy with that. I knew today was going to be a really hard task and to come out on top, I’m absolutely thrilled.”

In a surprising twist, Mawdsley revealed she may skip the individual 400m event at the World Championships, stating, “I haven’t actually decided; I know I won’t say no to the relays.” Her place in the 400m relay squad is confirmed, but her commitment to the individual race remains uncertain as she prepares for her final warm-up in the 400m in Berne, Switzerland on September 16.

Mawdsley’s journey this summer has been tumultuous. She admitted, “It has been a tough year. I missed a good block of training and that’s hard to come back from,” but credited her support system for helping her triumph at the Nationals.

As fans await her next move, Mawdsley will return to London for training with her coach, leaving many to speculate about her strategy leading into the World Championships. With time running short, the athletics community is eager to see whether she will take on the 400m individual event, a decision that could significantly impact her World Championship performance.

Stay tuned for further updates on Sharlene Mawdsley as she navigates this critical period in her athletic career.