Thomas Mawdsley’s passing comes just days after Sharlene competed in the third edition of Grand Slam Track in Philadelphia on Sunday
Olympic athlete Sharlene Mawdsley (26) is in mourning following the tragic passing of her father Thomas (Tucker) Mawdsley (67) on Tuesday.
His passing comes just days after Sharlene competed in the third edition of Grand Slam Track in Philadelphia on Sunday, achieving a season’s best.
Sharlene, who hails from Newport in Co. Tipperary competed in Michael Johnson’s new athletics event and earned an impressive $15,000 after coming sixth in the long sprints category with a time of in 51.12s.
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Paying tribute on RIP.ie, Athletics Ireland CEO Hamish Adams said: “On behalf of all the Athletics Ireland family I express our sincere condolences to the Mawdsley family. Sharlene, we are here to support you during this difficult period and our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
A friend also paid tribute, he wrote: “We had great chats over the years at soccer matches, when he was following Keith’s exploits on the pitch and also over the last number of years I would meet him at Athletics Events, following his Daughter Sharlene all over the Country and Internationally.
“May he rest in peace.”
Thomas is predeceased by his father Tom and adored brother Billy. Sadly missed and forever loved by his loving partner and Sharlene’s mother Louise, mother Sally, sons, daughters, grandchildren, siblings and his extended family and wide circle of friends.
Earlier this year, his daughter Sharlene competed in the mixed 4x400m relays in the first round at the World Relays in Guangzhou, China.
She was joined by her Irish teammates Conor Kelly, Rhasidat Adeleke and Cillín Greene, who combined to finish second and earn a spot in the World Athletics Championships later this year.
She also narrowly lost out on a bronze medal in the 4x400m relay event at last year’s Olympic games in Paris.
Recently she was photographed with new boyfriend Tipperary hurler Michael Breen (30) from Ballina.
Thomas’s remains will repose at Meehan’s Funeral Home Newport in County Tipperary on Friday 6th June, 2025 from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. with Removal to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Newport. Requiem Mass on Saturday 7th June at 11.30 a.m with burial afterwards in Rockvale Cemetery Newport.
