As a junior David Kidd won just about every domestic race walking competition
that he competed in. He has 5 Irish Schools titles to his name, as well as
numerous International Schools titles and national BLOE titles. He competed at
World Junior Championships and has multiple age group records and Championship
Best Performances. He was set to be the future of Irish Race walking.
Though a hard worker, John Egan's performances as a junior never suggested
Olympic destiny. He flirted with many events, and raced mostly over 800m
and 1500m. He did win Wexford County U15 and U17 walk titles but never took the
event seriously.
Since then David has been to hell and back with an illness which threatened
his future, while John has transformed from an also-ran to a lean-mean walking
machine.
Now Olympic qualification is a distinct possibility for both.
Join David and John in their journey as they bid to compete for Ireland at the London 2012
Games.
Bronze for John at National Championships...more Egan second at AAI Games...more Egan
in action in Poedabrady...more Kidd and Egan protégés
in fine form...more Kidd and Egan 1-2 in Isle
of Man...more
Great Performances at National Indoors...more Awards for Kidd and Egan...more National Bronze for John...more
Last updated: 16/08/2009
