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06 Sept 2025

PICTURES: Homecoming of Sharlene Mawdsley and Sophie Becker following European success

Browse through the gallery to see homecoming celebrations of the Irish gold and silver medallists

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Irish athletes Sophie Becker, left, with her silver medal and Sharlene Mawdsley with her gold and silver medals at Dublin Airport upon their return home from the European Athletics Championships in Rome, Italy.

The Irish champions celebrated their homecoming this Thursday, June 13, where crowds gathered to celebrate the sportswomen on their return from Italy, where they won gold and silver medals for Ireland.

Supporters, friends and family cheered on Ms Becker and Ms Mawdsley as they landed back on Irish soil. They were also greeted by Athletics Ireland Deputy CEO Brid Golden and bright bouquets of flowers upon arrival.

Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

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