Four Irish athletes were in action in the IAAF World Championships in Beijing on Monday the 24th of August.
In the womens 3000m Steeplechase, there were 45 athletes spread out evenly over three heats. Of the three Irish athletes, Michelle Finn from Cork recorded the high finishing position while Sara Treacy had the fastest time.
Heat 1
POS BIB ATHLETE COUNTRY MARK
9 477 Michelle FINN IRL IRL 9:55.27
Heat 2
POS BIB ATHLETE COUNTRY MARK
13 481 Sara Louise TREACY IRL IRL 9:48.24
Heat 3
POS BIB ATHLETE COUNTRY MARK
13 478 Kerry O'FLAHERTY IRL IRL 10:05.10
The slowest losing time that qualified for the final was 9:30.23 so all three were some way off that.
Post race interview with Michelle Finn...
Post race interview with Sara Treacy...
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| Pictured just left of centre is Kerry Flaherty. The unfortunate athlete who took a dip was Rolanda Bell of Panama |
In the womens pole vault, Tori Pena went out in the qualifying rounds. At 4m 15cm, she failed her first attempt but cleared on the second one. At 4m 30cms, she sailed over first time. At 4m 45cms, Tori failed on her three attempts. A total of 28 athletes took part in the competition and only those that cleared 4m 55cms went through to the final.
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