Twitter reacts as statue of Sonia O'Sullivan is unveiled in Cobh
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Twitter reacts as statue of Sonia O'Sullivan is unveiled in Cobh

OLYMPIC runner Sonia O'Sullivan has had the ultimate honour bestowed on her in her native Cobh – as a statue of her was unveiled at the weekend.

The world champion and Olympic silver medallist was on hand for the big reveal as crowds gathered in the Co. Cork town for the ceremony.

The 45-year-old told The Irish Examiner that she was “overwhelmed” with the gesture.

Despite the pouring rain on Sunday afternoon, locals in Cobh turned out in their droves to see the statue of their local hero.

In an effort to boost tourism in the coastal town, Cobh Tourism raised an estimated €30,000 for the specially commissioned James McLaughlin sculpture.

But despite the warm welcome for the artwork in Cobh, some Twitter users were not impressed.