High Performance Medals 2026
Gold 1
Silver 2
Bronze 3
Major Medals
A major medal is a medal won at senior or non-senior (e.g., youth, junior, under 21, etc.) level, at European Championships, World Championships, Olympic Games and Paralympics Games by Sport Ireland High Performance funded NGBs and athletes. It may also include a medal at World Cup finals that is the equivalent of a World Championships.
Athletics
| Month | Athlete | Discipline | Competition | Gender | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | Nicola Tuthill | Hammer Throw | European Throwing Cup | Women | Seniors | Silver |
| March | Eric Favors | Shot Put | European Throwing Cup | Men | Seniors | Bronze |
| March | Kate O'Connor | Pentathlon Indoor | World Athletics Indoor Championships | Women | Seniors | Bronze |
| May | Ireland | 10,000m team | European 10,000m Cup | Women | Seniors | Silver |
Para Powerlifting
| Month | Athlete | Discipline | Competition | Gender | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | Britney Arendse | up to 86kg | Para Powerlifting European Championships | Women | Seniors | Bronze |
Sailing
| Month | Athlete | Discipline | Competition | Gender | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | Eve McMahon | ILCA 6 | Class European Under 23 Championships | Women | Seniors | Gold |