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.

Day One – Evening Session – Wednesday August 5^th

• Dearbhla Allen – Women’s 3000m Steeplechase – Round One – 03:00 (19:00)
• Cillian Gleeson – Men’s 5000m – Final – 04:22 (20:22)

Day Two – Morning Session – Thursday August 6^th

• 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.

• Athletics Ireland’s World Athletics U20 Championships selection policy is HERE
• Irish team selection is HERE
• World Athletics U20 Championships website is HERE
• World Athletics U20 Championships timetable is HERE
• Championship updates will be available on the Athletics Ireland social media channels