The Louth teenager clinched first place with a strong finish, clocking a time of 11.71 seconds to finish ahead of Germany’s Keshia Kwadwo.
GOLD FOR IRELAND!
Gina Akpe-Moses wins the 100m at the European U20 Championships in 11.71 from Germany’s Keshia Kwadwo. #Grosseto2017 pic.twitter.com/UbMdSA0njQ
— European Athletics (@EuroAthletics) July 21, 2017
Gina Akpe-Moses on being the 100m European U20 champ! #grosseto2017 pic.twitter.com/siamcYuRk0
— Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) July 21, 2017
That winning feeling crossing the line for gold! Gina-Akpe Moses cheers with delight. Photo cred: @FeidhlimKelly #grosseto2017 pic.twitter.com/5sbygqGzwu
— Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) July 21, 2017
“It feels amazing, I am so, so, so happy! I’m really thankful for everyone who helped me get this far and I’m just absolutely ecstatic. I can’t believe it”!