16:21 GMT, Tuesday, 6 May 2008 17:21 UK
NI pair close in on Olympics
Emma Davis and Gavin Noble are bidding to become the first Irish triathletes to qualify for the Olympic Games.
Bangor woman Davis is in a qualifying spot for the first time after her ninth place finish at the Triathlon World Cup in South Africa last weekend.
She's now 72nd in the latest world rankings with three races left.
With two ranking events remaining, Enniskillen man Noble currently holds the European Flag position which would take him to Beijing.
Both atheltes will compete at the European Championships in Portrugal this weekend.
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