olympics

Ireland’s new fastest man Benji Richardson: ‘I could be more than just a good athlete, I could be great’

By Ian O'RiordanThe Irish Times

The fastest Irishman on the planet has been winning medals for South Africa – but now he’s on track to represent Ireland at the next Olympics. He’s keen to share his story

If Benji Richardson is somehow nervous about his first interview with an Irish newspaper, its not at all evident. What does become clear, however, is that his Irishness means a lot to him, as he says…