Double World Record holder Gillian O'Sullivan from Killarney has placed herself as a clear favourite for this summer's World Championships 20km Walk title with a comprehensive win at the IAAF Grand Prix in Milan on 1st May. The 26 year old Kerry woman, who won the first leg of the series in Mexico in March, won the event in a time of 1.27.22 well inside her own Irish record of 1.28.46 ahead of Nowegian Olympic silver medallist Kjersti Platzer who walked 1.29.55. She has also put herself in prime contention for the $30,000 overall prize. Olive Loughnane from Loughrea who was also in the race was disqualified at 16km.

Thanks to AAI's Pierce O'Callaghan for this report.