Athletics

Ciara Mageean makes latest breakthrough in 800m with sub-1:59 time

Kerr holds off Ingebrigtsen all the way to the line

Ciara Mageean's performance in Manchester gives her the 800m option for the European Athletics Championships in Rome next month. Photograph: ANP via Getty Images)
Ciara Mageean's performance in Manchester gives her the 800m option for the European Athletics Championships in Rome next month. Photograph: ANP via Getty Images)
Ian O'Riordan
Sat May 25 2024 - 19:19

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Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan is an Irish Times sports journalist writing on athletics