Murphy wins Irish TT title in nail biting finish in Co Tipperary

Kelly Murphy has won her third national TT title in a very close finish, taking the 2022 crown by just one second from last year's champion Joanne Patterson (Photo: Bryan Keane-Inpho)

Kelly Murphy has re-gained the Irish TT crown after a nail biting finish at the National TT Championships in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, this evening.

Murphy (32), who won the title in 2018 and 2019, saw off last year's title winner, Joanna Patterson (Independent Pedaler-Nopinz), by just one second. Another former champion, Eve McCrystal (Bellurgan Wheelers), was 3rd at 58 seconds.

More to come.

Thurs, June 23rd: National TT Champs

Elite Women 32.13km, Nenagh, Co Tipperary

  1. Kelly MURPHY Independent Pedaler - Nopinz 44mins 5secs
  2. Joanna PATTERSON Independent Pedaler - Nopinz +1sec
  3. Eve MCCRYSTAL Bellurgan Wheelers +58sec
  4. Annalise MURPHY Un-Attached Leinster +1:59.78
  5. Lauren CREAMER Velo Fixers +5:19.39
  6. Jennifer NEENAN Sundrive Track Team +6:11.46
  7. Jennifer BATES Torelli-Assure-Cayman Islands-Scimitar +7:58.62
  8. Caoimhe MAY Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club +8:52.28
  9. Eve MC DERMOTT Lynx Cycling Club +17:34.62

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