Gillick Aiming for World Success
All eyes will be on David Gillick of Dundrum South Dublin when he lines up in the 400m Men’s Heats tomorrow morning at 6:35am (Irish Time). The Two-time European Indoor 400m champion signaled his medal intentions by equaling his Irish record of 45.52 seconds at the Aviva Grand Prix in Birmingham. This time ranks him as the second fastest competitor going into these championships. The Dubliner will be hoping to threaten the US challenge which includes 400m Hurdler specialist Bershawn Jackson.
Jackson won the US indoor title on the flat in an impressive 45.41 seconds. His countryman Jamaal Torrance (45.76) finished runner-up behind Jackson at the championships and is another podium threat. World Leader, Torrin Lawrence, who has run 45.03 this season, hasn’t travelled due to college commitments. Surprisingly, the USA has secured only one gold medal in the last seven editions of the World Indoor Championships. Brian Gregan of Clonliffe Harriers will also line up line the Men’s 400m heats after recently setting a new personal best of 46.68 seconds in Vienna.
Also in action tomorrow will be Irish High Jump Record Holders Deirdre Ryan (Dundrum South Dublin) and Claire Brady (Celbridge AC) will line up in women’s 60 Heats.
In the middle distance events David McCarthy (Le Cheile AC) will line up in competitive men’s 800m while Kelly McNiece (City of Lisburn AC) and Rose Anne Galligan (Newbridge AC) will compete in the women’s 1500m heats. Deirdre Byrne (Sli Chualann AC) and Hazel Murphy (DSD) will compete in the women’s 3000m heats.
Irish Record holder Kelly Proper (Ferrybank AC) will have to wait until Saturday morning before competing in the Women’s Long Jump qualification rounds, as will the Men’s 4x 400m relay squad.
Patsy MGonagle, Team Manager said “The attitude in the camp is relaxed and everyone is in high spirits and looking forward to the competition kicking off tomorrow. The team have been done some final preparations in both the outdoor and indoor facilities which are awe inspiring.”
TV Coverage
Friday Setanta Ireland: Live at 6am - 8.30am, 12.30 - 16.45pm.
Saturday Setanta Ireland: Live 6am - 9.50am, 12.20 - 16.20.
Sunday Setanta 1: Live 12.45 - 2pm, Setanta Ireland 2pm - 16.20.
13th IAAF World Indoor Championships
Doha, Qatar – 12-14 March 2010
Timetable
Friday 12th March (1st Session)
| Doha - Ireland | |||
| 09:30 – 06:30 | High Jump Deirdre Ryan |
Women | Qualification |
| 09:35 – 06:35 | 400m David Gillick Brian Gregan |
Men | Round 1 |
| 11:05 – 08:05 | 800m David McCarthy |
Men | Round 1 |
Friday 12th March (2nd Session)
| 14:00 – 11:00 | 3,000m Deirdre Byrne Hazel Murphy |
Women | Round 1 |
| 16:30 -13:30 | 1,500m Kelly McNiece Rose Anne Galligan |
Women | Round 1 |
| 18:25 – 15:25 | 60m Clare Brady |
Women | Round 1 |
| 19:30 – 16:30 | 400m David Gillick Brian Gregan |
Men | Semi-Final |
Saturday 3rd March (3rd Session)
| 10:00 - 07:00 | Long Jump Kelly Proper |
Women | Qualification |
| 10:00 – 07:00 | 4X400m from; David Gillick, Brian Gregan, David McCarthy, Nick Hogan, Brian Murphy, Billy Ryan, Tim Crowe |
Men | Round 1 |
| 11:00 – 08:00 | 800m David McCarthy |
Men | Semi Final |
Saturday 13th March (4th Session)
| 16:55 – 13:55 | 3,000m Deirdre Byrne Hazel Murphy |
Women | Final |
| 17:05 – 14:05 | High Jump | Women | Final |
| 18:05 -15:05 | 400m David Gillick Brian Gregan |
Men | Final |
Sunday 14th March (5th Session)
| 16:00 -13:00 | Long Jump Kelly Proper |
Women | Final |
| 16:00 – 13:00 | 60m Clare Brady |
Women | Semi Final |
| 16:45 – 13:45 | 1,500m Kelly McNiece Rose Anne Galligan |
Women | Final |
| 17:30 – 14:30 | 800m David McCarthy |
Men | Final |
| 18:10 | 60m Clare Brady |
Women | Final |
| 18:50 – 15:50 | 4:400m from: David Gillick, Brian Gregan, David McCarthy, Nick Hogan, Brian Murphy, Billy Ryan, Tim Crowe |
Men | Final |
