Rising star Nicola Tuthill wins silver medal at European Athletics U23 Championships!

NICOLA Tuthill has won a superb silver medal in the women’s hammer at the European Athletics U23 Championships.

The Kilbrittain athlete’s best throw of 70.90m was enough to secure her the silver medal behind Germany’s Aileen Kuhn, who threw a PB of 72.53m.

Tuthill (21) had thrown 71.33m to qualify for the final, and her 70.90m effort was her third furthest throw ever.

'Second is where I was ranked, and second is where I came, so delighted with that. I’m always looking for a little bit more, but these medals are really hard to come by,' Nicola said.

'It’s really special. I know there is more in but it’s still another throw over 70m and my third best in the competition, so in a major championships like this, with the nerves and everything that comes with it I’m delighted.'

Nicola has also become the first Irish field athlete to win a medal at these championships!

🥈 Superb silver medal for Kilbrittain's Nicola Tuthill in the women's hammer at the European U23 Athletics Championships in Norway. Nicola's best effort was 70.90m. Her star is rising.

The West Cork woman is also the first Irish field athlete to medal at these championships! pic.twitter.com/ucRjKzXLwl

— Kieran McCarthy (@KieranMcC_SS) July 18, 2025