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Brilliant Barr makes history as he wins European Championship bronze

The Waterford native produced a brilliant performance in Berlin.

A MAN FOR the big occasion, Thomas Barr has this evening produced his seasonโ€™s best to win bronze in the 400 metres hurdle final at the European Championships in Berlin.

The Waterford native, who finished fourth at the Rio Olympics two summers ago, produced a sensational run to claim his first major championship medal.

Barr becomes the first Irishman to medal in a sprint event at the European Championships, clocking a time of 48.31 for third, his second fastest time ever.

Running out of lane eight, Barr said he felt relaxed pre-race and it showed in his performance as he finished strongly down the home straight to win a historic medal in the green vest.

โ€œIt hasnโ€™t sunk in,โ€ he told RTร‰ Sport afterwards.

โ€œI felt so relaxed beforehand and I knew it would take close to a personal best and I pulled it out on the day. Thereโ€™s so much Irish support here, I couldnโ€™t ask for more.

Norwayโ€™s Karsten Warholm held off the challenge of defending champion Yasmani Copello to claim gold.

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    Mute John Mc Dermott
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:20 PM

    What a run!!!
    BRILLIANT STUFF THOMAS BARR!

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    Mute Irish Cottage Rental
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:21 PM

    Congrats !

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    Mute WJH
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:23 PM

    Was watching it and shouting at the tv. What a superb run. Brilliant stuff!!

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    Mute Morgan
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:21 PM

    Legend!!!!!

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    Mute ger ronan
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:22 PM

    a fantastic run from him good man thomas

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    Mute Yorkie1892
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:23 PM

    Great run to get 3rd. Hard work to get it and succeeded . Always good for Ireland to get medals in athletics!

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    Mute Cormac ร“ Braonรกin
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:24 PM

    Unreal. So unexpected. Great achievement for such a likable man. Stoked for him.

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    Mute ColmD
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:22 PM

    Amazing..! Brilliant news

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    Mute COYBIG
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:22 PM

    Jaysus he has some finish, by God!!!

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    Mute Joe Kennedy
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:25 PM

    Our greatest hurdler Barr none!!

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    Mute John Mc Dermott
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:29 PM

    @Joe Kennedy: He has set the barr high!

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    Mute Flembomb
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:34 PM

    @Joe Kennedy: Gerry W was a great hurdler before he picked up his injury Joe

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    Mute Joe Kennedy
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    Aug 9th 2018, 8:55 PM

    @Flembomb: hahaโ€ฆ Iโ€™d heard that alright.

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    Mute Kevin Holmes
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    Aug 10th 2018, 8:17 AM

    @Joe Kennedy: I think Bob Tisdallโ€™s Olympic Gold might entitle him to that title, but needless to say well done Thomas.

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    Mute Kevin Holmes
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    Aug 10th 2018, 8:21 AM

    @Kevin Holmes: and thatโ€™s not to mention Derval Oโ€™Rourkeโ€™s two European Silvers and World Indoor Gold.

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    Mute Eoin Lawlor
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:24 PM

    Absolutely brilliant from Barr. Always turns up at the big events!!

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    Mute John Flynn
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:27 PM

    Always smiling, great result. Delighted for him!!!

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    Mute kev egan
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:29 PM

    Barrilliant

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    Mute Keith Hevican
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:29 PM

    Great achievement. Well done Thomas Barr. Great lad

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    Mute Seaniecp
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:26 PM

    Brilliant stuff. Strong Strong finish. Well done Thomas.

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    Mute Dan Spillane
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:32 PM

    Great run Thomas Congrats from Tramore

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    Mute Boris Farage
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    Aug 9th 2018, 8:15 PM

    My daughter โ€ Oh my god heโ€™s gorgeous. I wish heโ€™d jump meโ€ Proud father

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    Mute Gareth Cooney
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    Aug 9th 2018, 8:19 PM

    @Boris Farage: Brilliant line from a very funny daughter.

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    Mute Suzanne Dorgan
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    Aug 9th 2018, 11:09 PM

    @Boris Farage: hahaa brilliant. I agreeโ€ฆ.He IS cute as well as being a brilliant athlete ;)

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    Mute Jams O' Donnell
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:29 PM

    Well done Thomas.

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    Mute Eoin O Shea
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:23 PM

    What a run! And to beat a French man too

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    Mute Brian Rodgers
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:35 PM

    Delighted for him. Weโ€™ll done Thomas

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    Mute Dan Spillane
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:32 PM

    Great run Thomas Congrats from Tramore

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    Mute Dan
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:53 PM

    Fantastic winโ€ฆgreat smile as he came over the line and loved the TV shot of him jumping with arms outstretched just in front of the winnerโ€ฆfair play play and great work

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    Mute Eddie
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:47 PM

    Great stuff, brilliant running, and seems like a really nice guy, delighted for him.

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    Mute Dan Spillane
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:31 PM

    Great run Thomas Congrats from Tramore

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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:58 PM

    Congrats I could not be more happy for him and he got great praise from the English sport reporters

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    Mute Dan Spillane
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:31 PM

    Great run Thomas Congrats from Tramore

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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:41 PM

    @Dan Spillane: you can say that again

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    Mute Ruth Colbert
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    Aug 9th 2018, 8:58 PM

    @Dan Spillane: you from Tramore Dan ?

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    Mute Benny Millar
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:32 PM

    Ran a great race, especially after the tough year and a half heโ€™s had with injuries. Should definitely win a medal in Tokyo if he stays fit, although I donโ€™t think that Norwegian bloke will be beat, heโ€™s a different animal.

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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:46 PM

    Excellent. Well done!

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    Mute Philip Jordan
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:48 PM

    Great run Thomas Barr. Well done.

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    Mute Ken O'Sullivan
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    Aug 9th 2018, 8:32 PM

    Comhgairdeas. Maith thรบ.

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    Mute Just Some Guy
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:48 PM

    Good man Thomas. Congrats

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    Mute Philip Jordan
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:46 PM

    Well done Thomas Barr. Great run.

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    Mute Sean Conway
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    Aug 9th 2018, 8:05 PM

    Cโ€™mon ireland.

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    Mute Jim Downey
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:40 PM

    Fair play to you
    Well deserved

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    Mute Martin McKenna
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:47 PM

    Truly a great bit of stuff. Maith fear!.

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    Mute Kevin O'Sullivan
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:49 PM

    Well done to Thomas. Why is the athletics coverage gone from Rte2?

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    Mute Eddie
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:56 PM

    @Kevin Oโ€™Sullivan: itโ€™s on RTร‰ news

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    Mute Kevin O'Sullivan
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    Aug 9th 2018, 8:02 PM

    @Eddie: thanks a mill, appreciate it.

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    Mute Ger Murphy
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    Aug 9th 2018, 8:20 PM

    Class act

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    Aug 9th 2018, 8:53 PM

    Brilliant!! Love his reaction crossing the line. Well done, sir.

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    Aug 9th 2018, 8:04 PM

    Well done.

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    Mute Tony Stack
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    Aug 9th 2018, 7:33 PM

    At least Capello didnโ€™t win. Good run Barr

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    Mute Paul Reid
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    Aug 9th 2018, 8:16 PM

    Well done sir. Loved watching you run like that heart runs true and we will kick on with more trainers and funding. Delighted

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    Mute Victor Sonovich
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    Aug 9th 2018, 9:10 PM

    Brilliant, great performance from lane 8. Well done

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    Mute Paul Reid
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    Aug 9th 2018, 8:16 PM

    Well done sir. Loved watching you run like that heart runs true and we will kick on with more trainers and funding. Delighted

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    Mute Don Dealgan
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    Aug 9th 2018, 8:25 PM

    Open Barr!

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    Mute Michael
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    Aug 9th 2018, 10:05 PM

    unreal barr well done deise abรบ

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    Mute Keith Drummond
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    Aug 9th 2018, 11:27 PM

    Well done. Congratulations!

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    Aug 10th 2018, 12:05 AM

    Absolutely delighted for him, fantastic athlete with a fabulous attitude

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    Mute Trevor Dunne
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    Aug 10th 2018, 1:58 AM

    Fair play.

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