Donegal’s Ethan Dewhirst just missed out on qualification for the 400 metres hurdles final at the European Under-18 Athletics Championships in Slovakia on Saturday morning.
The Tír Chonaill AC teenager finished fourth in his semi-final heat, in a time of 52.70 seconds.
However, it was not quick enough to earn him a place in the final as one of the two fastest losers.
Afterwards, he gave his reaction:
Meanwhile, Letterkenny AC’s Erin Friel was on the Irish team that set a new national record and finished 5th in the 1,000 metres sprint relay along with team-mates Elena O’Sullivan, Katie Doherty and Maria Zakharenko.
Derry’s Conor Kelly competes in the 400m final this evening.
