Phil Healy, a Cork sprinter and two-time Olympian, announces her retirement from international athletics. Sources report that she competed at two Olympic Games and represents Ireland for 14 consecutive years during her track career. Healy is described as one of Ireland’s most successful sprinters, with multiple national achievements over the course of her career. BreakingNews.ie and other outlets note that she has won 17 national senior titles. She also previously held Irish records in the 100 metres and 200 metres, according to BreakingNews.ie. In statements referenced by outlets, Healy says it is time for her body to have a break, framing the decision as necessary for her physical recovery. Irish Examiner highlights her affiliation with Bandon AC as part of her athletics journey and describes her retirement as the end of her racing career. RTÉ News and Irish Mirror both characterize the announcement as her stepping away from international competition, concluding a long period of representing Ireland at major events, including two Olympics.