Sanita Puspure

Sanita Puspure’s bid to make it to a fourth Olympic Games ends in Lucerne

Ireland women’s four qualify for Olympics after victory in Lucerne

Tue May 21 2024 - 12:43

Sanita Puspure turns back clock with dominant win at Paris Qualifying Regatta

Konan Pazzaia and the women’s four also on course to qualify for Paris

Sun May 19 2024 - 15:26

Tokyo 2020: Kellie Harrington goes out to make the last mile a golden one

The mixed emotions of the last fortnight in Tokyo could end with a historic high on Sunday

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00

Team Ireland at Tokyo 2020: Sanita Puspure wins her heat in dominant display

Shane Ryan will not start in the men’s 100m backstroke due to a persistent shoulder pain

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 06:12

Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony day: Irish in action and best of the rest

Day-by-day guide to the main events, Irish medal hopes and a full daily schedule

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 12:55

Sanita Puspure’s unstinting dedication has defied her late starts

Corkonian via Latvia - she is now working hard to be ready for Tokyo 2021

Sun Mar 07 2021 - 08:00

Champion rower Sanita Pušpure wins Cork Person of the Year

Latvian rower hopeful for Tokyo Olympics after and London and Rio performances

Sun Jan 17 2021 - 17:40

Sanita Puspure faces tough challenge in women’s single sculls title defence

Two rowers record faster opening heat times than Ireland rower ahead of Sunday’s final

Fri Oct 09 2020 - 17:00

Rowing: Puspure leads Irish challenge at European Championships

Seven Irish crews in action in Poznan

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 19:01

Rowing: Ireland crews face hectic schedule in Olympic year

High winds claim Muckross head of the river at the National Rowing Centre

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 23:19

Rowing: Top-class line-up set for action at Indoor Rowing Championships

In an Olympic year, this is effectively an important Ireland trial

Fri Jan 24 2020 - 01:10

Sanita Puspure takes top award after another brilliant year for women’s sport

Two-time World champion tops monthly winners representing 11 different sports

Fri Dec 20 2019 - 20:03

From Katie Taylor to Megan Rapinoe – the 20 best moments of the year in women’s sport

It has been a remarkable year for women’s sport, domestically and internationally

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 06:14

Rowing: Puspure’s heroics the highlight of a successful year

Ireland could have as many as six boats competing in the Olympics at Tokyo

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 01:00

Rowing: Head of the Shannon event the focus for Irish rowers

Grant of €40,000 a welcome boost for Get Going, Get Rowing programme

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 01:00

Casey and Cremen keep the Olympic dream alive

Ireland high performance director pleased with women’s four and pairs he trialled

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 20:06

Renewed self-belief now driving Puspure to new heights

Sister’s sad passing reinforced rower’s determination to defend World Championship gold

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 06:00

Sanita Puspure dominates yet again in World Championship quarter-final

Defending champion wins by over 15 seconds as Irish boats excel in Austria

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 14:49

Ireland switch to faster new crew in bid for World Cup glory

Rowing: Spotlight on Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy partnership in Rotterdam

Fri Jul 12 2019 - 06:00

Organisers try to defer Limerick Regatta due to Storm Hannah

Prospects look better for next week’s Skibbereen event with mouth-watering line-up

Fri Apr 26 2019 - 05:00

Rowing: Sanita Puspure wins gold at Memorial Paolo d’Aloja

Doyle and Byrne take bronze in doubles on Saturday but miss out on medal on Sunday

Sun Apr 14 2019 - 16:51

O’Donovan and Puspure hit form at Ireland trials

World champions sparkle despite testing conditions in Cork

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 18:41

Ireland trial should see Paul O’Donovan and Puspure top senior rankings in single sculls

Ireland trial to be followed a week later by Erne Head of the River in Enniskillen and the Cork Head at the Marina

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 17:52

Sanita Puspure and Paul O’Donovan set new Irish indoor records

World champions take titles at the University of Limerick

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 16:28

Pioneering science students chosen as Cork Persons of the Year

Irish rugby coach, Joe Schmidt made an honorary Corkman for his contribution

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 10:35

Record number of entries expected for Irish Indoor Championships

Rowing: World champions Paul O’Donovan and Sanita Puspure will compete in UL event

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00

Sports Review 2018: Sanita Puspure defies odds and elements

Gold the pearl on the end of a string of sparkling rowing achievements for Ireland

Sun Dec 30 2018 - 12:10

Ireland receive three World Rowing Awards nominations

Sanita Puspure, the O’Donovan brothers and coach Dominic Casey all finalists in Berlin

Mon Oct 29 2018 - 14:01

Rowing: All roads lead to Cork for Ireland trials

O’Donovan brothers set to compete in the Armada Cup in Switzerland

Thu Oct 25 2018 - 21:00

Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswomen for September: Sanita Puspure and Sinead Aherne

The two athletes have both shown resolve to dig even deeper no matter how many disappointments they endured

Thu Oct 11 2018 - 06:00

Tears flow on a golden day for Ireland's Sanita Puspure

Tactic of ‘go out fast and stay in the lead’ pays off at World Championships in Bulgaria

Sun Sept 16 2018 - 17:40

‘Admin error’ blamed for gaffe in Shane Ross statement on medal win

Minister’s office issued press release congratulating ‘Dominant Puspure’ on victory

Sun Sept 16 2018 - 16:16

Sanita Puspure powers to fantastic gold in Bulgaria

Irish rower thrashes field to land her maiden World Rowing Championships medal

Sun Sept 16 2018 - 10:55

Sanita Puspure hits top gear as she chases podium finish

Irish crews set for big weekend at World Championships in Bulgaria

Fri Sept 14 2018 - 15:21