Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After 14 unforgettable years representing Ireland, sprinting star Phil Healy has announced her retirement from athletics.
The two-time Olympian joins us to reflect on her incredible career, from Olympic Games and national records to helping Ireland's women's 4x400m relay team make history. Phil also opens up about living with Hashimoto's disease, her recent PCOS diagnosis, and why she knew it was the right time to step away from competition.
She also shares her excitement for Ireland's next generation of sprinting talent and reveals what's next as she begins a new career in software engineering and financial services.
Broadcast on 25/06/2026
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After 14 unforgettable years representing Ireland, sprinting star Phil Healy has announced her retirement from athletics.
The two-time Olympian joins us to reflect on her incredible career, from Olympic Games and national records to helping Ireland's women's 4x400m relay team make history. Phil also opens up about living with Hashimoto's disease, her recent PCOS diagnosis, and why she knew it was the right time to step away from competition.
She also shares her excitement for Ireland's next generation of sprinting talent and reveals what's next as she begins a new career in software engineering and financial services.
Broadcast on 25/06/2026
Subscribe to Ireland AM for more exclusive videos: bit.ly/4cZifj3
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MORE ABOUT IRELAND AM:
Welcome to the official Ireland AM Channel! We are Ireland's biggest breakfast show live weekdays from 7am-10am & weekends from 9am-12pm on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One. Join us as we explore various news topics of interests while guests open up for interviews that cover a multitude of subjects such as politics, food and human interest!
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