TwoMacs Podcast Ep 49 Nick Griggs

Nick Griggs - a running sensation
Since hitting the running tracks just seven years ago, Nick Griggs' performances have been nothing short of sensational.
At 16, he had the athletics' world sit up and take notice when he won the European Under 20 crown at 3,000 metres. 
Since then the 20-year-old Newmills lad has broken a host of middle distance records, has the best  time ever for a park-run and is the third youngest male to run a sub-four minute mile. 
He has created huge local and national excitement consistently being on the winning podium for Ireland in individual and team events. He also qualified for the World senior championship at just 18 lining up against greats of the calibre of Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen. 
An unassuming star, Nick talks about his journey through school, the support of his parents Andy and Royanne, his late brother Josh RIP and the coaches who have helped him along the way. He recalls the European title just weeks after the tragic passing of Josh, at just 19 years, and how his running success helped bring comfort to him and his family in their profound grief.
Nick also has fond memories of playing Gaelic football at Brackaville Owen Roes club before going on the journey that has brought him a professional athletic contract.
He gives a great insight to the life of an elite athlete, however there has also been the disappointment of missing out on the last Olympic games and recent injury set-back, which thankfully is behind him. He enjoys a bit of downtime too! 
He will be volunteering at the annual Camp Joshua in memory of his brother and Joshua Green (22), a young soccer player from Dungannon, who also sadly passed at a very young age. It is a wonderful initiative bringing together hundreds of children from across the community, to participate in sports and crafts and have a lot of fun at Brackaville GAA ground.
Nick is an inspiring young man with the goal of being an Olympian. No doubt he has the talent and dedication to make his dreams come through!