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05 Sept 2025

Longford’s Cian McPhillips qualifies for the 800m final at the European U-23 Athletics Championships in Finland

European final on Sunday at 4.10pm (Irish time)

Longford’s Cian McPhillips qualifies for the 800m final at the European U-23 Athletics Championships in Finland

Cian McPhillips pictured following his fourth place finish in the semi-final heat of the 800m at the European U-23 Athletics Championships in Finland

Outstanding Longford athlete Cian McPhillips from Ardagh is through to the final of the 800m at the European U-23 Athletics Championships in Finland.

Cian finished 4th in his semi-final heat this Friday morning in a time of 1:46.35 but will take his place in Sunday's final (4.10pm Irish time) as one of the non-automatic fastest qualifiers. 

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