David Matthews interview: ‘I have to keep myself in check, to not let the emotion override my ability to deliver the analysis’

RTÉ co-commentator has found contentment after living with an itch that his athletics career couldn’t scratch

David Matthews competing in 1999. Photo: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

There are times during his work as a co-commentator at a major track and field championships when David Matthews bites his lip to control the emotion rising inside him. The two-time Olympian has witnessed the great moments in Irish athletics in recent years through his role with RTÉ.

He was trackside in Tokyo last month for Kate O’Connor’s stunning silver in the heptathlon and Cian McPhillips jaw-dropping 800m final fourth at the World Championships.

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