Clonmel runner achieved fastest Irish marathon time this year in Berlin

Clonmel AC runner David Mansfield at the Berlin Marathon. Photo courtesy of Ailish Mansfield.

Clonmel man David Mansfield ran the fastest Irish marathon time so far this year at the Berlin Marathon.

David crossed the line in 2 hours 19 minutes 38 seconds in very hot conditions to take 22nd overall.

The Clonmel AC runner was 40th at the half way mark.

Guye Adola of Ethopia was first home in 2 – 05 – 45