"Jack O'Leary explains how his unusually low metabolism required a major change to his nutrition plan but it has been key to his incredible success in European cross country"
"It was the first pinch-me moment: this is not just athletics people who've realised what you've done,"
"It's insane to me. It highlights the impact we're having on people, the power of RTÉ [coverage] and how much interest there is in athletics in Ireland."
Jack O'Leary altered his nutrition plan to accommodate an unusually low metabolism, a change credited as central to his European cross country success. The 27-year-old experienced the ripple effects of that success immediately upon returning to Mullingar. Strangers at the Park Hotel pool recognised him and offered congratulations, producing a 'pinch-me' moment and confirming that recognition extended beyond the athletics community. He identified RTÉ coverage as amplifying public interest in athletics across Ireland. The tailored nutrition approach combined with growing national attention has elevated his profile and demonstrated the wider impact of his sporting achievements.
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