(by Luciano Fasce)
EMA has selected Annette Kealy (W55, Ireland) and Miguel Molero-Eichwein (M55, Germany) as the best European masters athletes of 2024 for road and cross country disciplines. Two extraordinary interpreters of endurance racing,
protagonists of excellent performances throughout the year.
Annette Kealy – W55 (Ireland)
Irish Annette Kealy has won an important list of honors in 2024, demonstrating great versatility between track, cross and road.
EMACI Toruń 2024:
🥇 Gold in the 3000 meters
🥇 Gold in cross country (individual and team)
WMACS Gothenburg 2024:
🥇 Gold in the 10km road race
🥇 Gold in the team marathon
🥈 Silver in the half marathon and cross country (individual and team) Kealy has demonstrated tremendous ability to compete in events requiring strength, speed and strategy, cementing his status as a leader in the W55 category.
Miguel Molero-Eichwein – M55 (Germany)
German Miguel Molero-Eichwein has been a leader on the international scene with a series of great performances on all surfaces.
EMACI Toruń 2024:
🥇 Gold in individual cross country
🥇 Gold in the marathon (individual and team)
🥈 Silver in team cross country
WMACS Gothenburg 2024:
🥇 Gold in the 10km road race
🥇 Gold in the half marathon
🥇 Gold in cross country (individual and team)
With a combination of endurance, technique and competitive spirit, Molero-Eichwein has proven to be one of the most complete athletes in the M55 category.
An example of sporting excellence
Annette Kealy and Miguel Molero-
Eichwein embody the spirit of masters athletics: commitment, determination and passion for sport. Their excellent performances underline how sport is a journey without time limits.
🎖️ EMA celebrates these athletes of excellence, symbols of excellence and dedication, who continue to raise the level of European masters athletics.