Thomas Barr finishes 5th in his final to help Ireland to 7th at European Team Championships

Barr clocked a time of 49.73 in the 400m hurdles final in Vaasa.

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THOMAS BARR FINISHED today’s 400m hurdles final at the European Team Championships in Finland in fifth place to help the Irish to a seventh place finish overall.

Thomas Barr on his way to finishing fourth Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO

Barr clocked a time of 49.73 as Norway’s Karsten Warholm claimed victory with 48.48.

Not a great one today, went for it but fatigue and wind kicked in on the home straight! But ireland sitting nicely in 7th overall #ETCH2017
— Thomas Barr (@TomBarr247) June 24, 2017

Source: Thomas Barr/Twitter

The Waterford native was competing at the League 1 competition alongside a number of other Irish athletes, and they finished the event in Vaasa in a respectable position.

The Irish women’s 4x100m team finished their final in second place overall behind Switzerland.

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So at the close of play on Saturday, the Irish team 7th of 12 at the #ETC2017. Well done to all those flying the flag proudly in Vaasa! pic.twitter.com/XSfZMEPxQh
— Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) June 24, 2017

Source: Athletics Ireland/Twitter

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