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.
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
The semi-finals take place later this evening at 8.05pm where Ireland’s Seán Aigboboh will also be competing.
Sophie Becker finished last in her women’s 400m semi-final in a time of 52.47 seconds, which was two-tenths down on Wednesday’s season’s best in the heats.
Sophie Becker finishes in eighth place in her women's 400 metres semi-final.
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Marcus Lawler reaches 200m semi-finals; Sophie Becker misses out on 400m final
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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 finished last in her women’s 400m semi-final in a time of 52.47 seconds, which was two-tenths down on Wednesday’s season’s best in the heats.
On the inside lane, Becker was quick out of the blocks but ultimately found herself out of contention.
Polish race winner Natalia Bukowiecka and Czech star Lurdes Gloria Manuel took the automatic qualification berths by breaking 50 seconds.
Becker will now turn her attentions to the 4x400m relay.
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