Sonia O’Sullivan’s daughter Sophie won a silver medal in the 800m at the European U18 Championships last night and people have been welling up watching her mum cheer her on.
Her nerves are palpable in the sweet video which shows the proud parent watching her daughter finish strong to land in second place.
Like her mother, Sophie is a seriously talented athlete and she looks pretty happy about that medal if this photo is anything to go by.
Recognise the name? Recognise the face?
Sophie O’Sullivan, daughter of 1998 European 5000m and 10,000m champion Sonia O’Sullivan, won a silver medal in the 800m at the European U18 Championships in Gyor. pic.twitter.com/sYhuorEb5P
— European Athletics (@EuroAthletics) July 7, 2018
The race was Sophie’s international debut for Ireland.
As well as the silver medal she also had the fastest personal best of those in her heat.
This gal looks like she’ll go far.
Watch the clip here.
Think being an athlete is nerve-wracking? Being the parent of an athlete is even more nerve-wracking!
Watch Sonia O’Sullivan live every moment of Sophie’s silver medal-winning run in the 800m final at the European U18 Championships last night! pic.twitter.com/v7mwL52NKH
— European Athletics (@EuroAthletics) July 8, 2018
