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.
Cian McPhillips (@ucddublin) speaking moments before his place in Sunday’s 800m final was confirmed #Espoo2023 @Ask123ie pic.twitter.com/rSLOxooKki
— Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) July 14, 2023
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