Declan Leung

Declan Leung is the Development Manager at Athletics NI and has been actively involved in athletics for over ten years. A later-in-life entrant to the sport, Declan quickly developed a passion for athletics and has not looked back since. He is an experienced coach working with both endurance runners and track and field athletes and is a proud member of Mid Ulster AC.
As an athlete, Declan has competed across an exceptionally wide range of disciplines, from long jump through to 100-mile ultra-marathons. He has completed over 80 marathons, including one memorably run in a pair of Crocs. Professionally, Declan is particularly passionate about youth development and is committed to ensuring that athletics remains inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable for young people at every stage of their journey in sport.