IRELAND’S MARCUS LAWLER has qualified for the men’s 200m semi-finals at the European Athletics Championships after finishing his heat in fifth place.
He progresses to this evening’s semi-finals in 11th place overall, clocking 20.94 in the second of three heats this morning.
There was a false start in Lawler’s heat, but none of the athletes were disqualified or deemed to be guilty of an infringement. The race proceeded without incident at the second time of asking, with Lawler quickly moving up to third after a brilliant start.
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Marcus Lawler is through to the semi-finals of the 200m at the European Championships. His time of 20.94 was enough to see him through after a slower than expected third heat. pic.twitter.com/x2OT9Z2Sd8
After finishing in fifth, there was a nervy wait to discover if he had qualified. His place was then assured with just two athletes running faster than him in the third heat.
“That was the goal,” he told RTÉ Sport after discovering that he had qualified. “There was a bit of pressure coming in with the injury. I tried to enjoy it as best I could, and I think I done that. I think it helped the performance.
“I wouldn’t read into times too much, the wind is funny out there. I thought I ran a cracking first part, and was travelling well. Maybe I didn’t finish as strong as I would have liked, but I had minus races coming in here. I’m proud of that one and it’s a good result.”
Marcus Lawler discovers that he's through the semi-final of the men's 200m and speaking to RTÉ he admits that he hadn't planned on being involved in the event past the heats. pic.twitter.com/nyIrFisovs
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Marcus Lawler reaches men's 200m semi-finals after strong heat performance
IRELAND’S MARCUS LAWLER has qualified for the men’s 200m semi-finals at the European Athletics Championships after finishing his heat in fifth place.
He progresses to this evening’s semi-finals in 11th place overall, clocking 20.94 in the second of three heats this morning.
There was a false start in Lawler’s heat, but none of the athletes were disqualified or deemed to be guilty of an infringement. The race proceeded without incident at the second time of asking, with Lawler quickly moving up to third after a brilliant start.
After finishing in fifth, there was a nervy wait to discover if he had qualified. His place was then assured with just two athletes running faster than him in the third heat.
“That was the goal,” he told RTÉ Sport after discovering that he had qualified. “There was a bit of pressure coming in with the injury. I tried to enjoy it as best I could, and I think I done that. I think it helped the performance.
“I wouldn’t read into times too much, the wind is funny out there. I thought I ran a cracking first part, and was travelling well. Maybe I didn’t finish as strong as I would have liked, but I had minus races coming in here. I’m proud of that one and it’s a good result.”
The semi-finals take place later this evening at 8.05pm where Ireland’s Seán Aigboboh will also be competing.
Sophie Becker is also in action for Ireland in Birmingham today as she prepares for the semi-finals of the women’s 400m at 12.45pm.
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