SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Athletics Ireland has named Bryant University's fourth-year head cross country coach Stephanie Reilly as part of the 17 member team that will compete at the IAAF World Track and Field Championships in Daegu, South Korea on Aug. 27 until Sept. 4

Reilly, who also serves as the Bryant University cross country head coach for both the men's and women's programs, is already heading to the 2012 Olympic Summer Games after running an Olympic standard time in the 3,000 meter steeplechase Saturday at the New York Adidas Diamond League Grand Prix back in June.

Stephanie Reilly (Sli Cualann AC) will compete in her first world championships after making her major championships debut last year at the European championships. This year O'Reilly's performances have moved onto a new level with personal bests in 800m, 1500m, 3000m and 5000m, in addition to the steeplechase. Reilly competed in the 1500m at national championships with a second-place time of 4.16.43.

Team Selection IAAF World Track and Field Championships
Jason Smyth (City of Derry) 100m
Paul Hession (Athenry AC) 200m
Joanne Cuddihy (KCH AC) 400m
Derval O'Rourke (Leevale AC) 100m Hurdles
Ciaran O'Lionaird (Leevale AC) 1500m
Fionnuala Britton (Kilcoole AC) 3000m Steeplechase
Stephanie O'Reilly (Sli Cualann AC) 3000m Steeplchase
Alistair Cragg (Clonliffe Harriers) 5000m
Deirdre Ryan (DSD AC) High Jump
Tori Pena (Finn Valley AC) Pole Vault
Robert Heffernan (Togher AC) 20km Walk
Olive Loughnane (Loughrea AC) 20km Walk
Colin Griffin (Ballinamore AC) 50km Walk
Women's 4×400m Team from
Joanne Cuddihy (KCH AC)
Marian Andrews-Heffernan (Togher AC),
Claire Bergin (DSD AC)
Michelle Carey (Dublin Striders AC).
Jessie Barr (Ferrybank AC)