Pia Langton (Kilkenny City Harriers) has qualified for the semi-finals of the women’s 800m at the World U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Langton finished fourth to secure automatic qualification to the next round with a 2:07.06 clocking in heat four.
She will run in the next round of the 800m on day 3 of the championship.
Saoirse Fitzgerald (Lucan Harriers) was unlucky not to progress, finishing one place outside of the automatic slots in a slow heat.
With a 2:10.73 clocking, Fitzgerald’s time won’t be fast enough to progress on this occasion.
In the evening session Dearbhla Allen finished 12th in heat two of the 3000m women’s steeplechase with a time of 10:38.18.
Cillian Gleeson went in a stacked men’s 5000m field and finished in 21st position with a 14:38.01 clocking.
Day Two – Morning Session – Thursday August 6th
- Ellis McHugh – Women’s 400m Hurdles – Round One – 18:02 (10:02)
- Ethan Dewhirst – Men’s 400m Hurdles – Round One – 18:45 (10:45)
- Des O’Neill – Men’s 400m Hurdles – Round One – 18:45 (10:45)
The World Athletics U20 Championships will be available to watch on the Eurovision Sport website HERE and app. An account which you can register for free for is required.
