Funding boost for Kenny as he targets Paris 2024

Olympic walker David Kenny will receive financial support from the Olympic Federation of Ireland to help qualify for the Summer Olympics in Paris next year.

| By Sean Moriarty

Kenny exceeded all expectations in the delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021 by finishing 29th overall.

The Farranfore Maine Valley man's preparations for Paris are going very well and only last month he set a new Irish record (18 minutes 42 seconds) for the 5km race walk.

The Olympic Federation of Ireland has selected 33 athletes from 16 different sports who will benefit from funding announced this week.

The fund will support athletes in training camps and with specialist coaching for both Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina 2026.

“I know first-hand the huge personal commitment it takes from an athlete to succeed, both emotionally and financially. The strength and depth of applications that were received demonstrated how supporting tangible projects can make a huge difference in the athletes’ lives, and ultimately their performance,”

Team Ireland Chef de Mission for Paris 2024 and 2012 Olympian, Gavin Noble, said.

“We are very happy to support a range of initiatives, from additional specialist coaching to supporting an individual coach’s travel to events or to fund the addition of a training partner to add depth to a training environment."