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Mixed day for the Irish at World Athletics Championship in London

It's Day 2 of the World Athletics Championships in London, and for the Irish competitors, it's been...
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4:47 PM - 5 Aug 2017



Mixed day for the Irish at Wor...

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Mixed day for the Irish at World Athletics Championship in London

TodayFM
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4:47 PM - 5 Aug 2017



It's Day 2 of the World Athletics Championships in London, and for the Irish competitors, it's been a mixed bag.

It started brilliantly, with Brian Gregan rallying late on to secure his place in the semi-final of the 400 metres.

The Dubliner finished third in his heat, running a time of 45.37 seconds, which is the fastest time of his career.

Gregan will be back on the track tomorrow, for the semi-finals.

There was disappointment for Mark English however.

The former European bronze medallist was a fifth place finisher in his difficult 800 metres heat, failing to qualify for the next round.

The Donegal man crossed the line in a time of 1:48.01, more than a second back from qualification time.

Tomorrow is a busy day for the Irish. As well as Brian Gregan's 400 metres semi-final, Olympic finalist Tom Barr runs in the heats of the 400 metre hurdles at 11:05.

Mick Clohisey and Sean Hehir go off in the men's marathon just before 11am, with Leevale's Claire Gibbons McCarthy starting the women's marathon at 2.

 



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