Finn Valley’s Brendan Boyce put in a sensational performance to finish 6th in the 50k walk at the World Championships in Doha.
In extreme heat and humidity, Boyce fought with the conditions to cross the line in 4:07.56.
Suzuki of Japan won gold in 4:04.20.
The Milford mas was overjoyed with his efforts and even had time to do the moon walk at the finish.
But wait, there's more
The sequel: pic.twitter.com/dclJgXrUG8
— Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) September 29, 2019
— e_hayes12 🦡 (@e_hayes12) September 29, 2019
Proud coach @RM_Heffernan and @brendanboyce #upboyce #supersixth #WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/dbi98mgymc
— Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) September 29, 2019