Killarney runner has his sights set on qualifying for European U-18 championships in Italy

From Farranfore Maine Valley AC to Rieti, Italy is the journey that Ryan Vickers hopes to make over the next few months. The speedy 800m expert has already taken the early steps and was duly honoured on Saturday in Mullingar when he was presented with an Athletics Ireland Star award for his achievements over the past year. Now the road to Rieti awaits with its Italian experience of European U-18 championships, but it is a flight ticket with conditions. Time conditions.