Irish athletes through to finals in European Athletics Championships

Cork athlete Michelle Finn was in action today in the womens 3000m steeplchase race at the European Athletic Championships in Amsterdam. After staying out of trouble in the early stages, Michelle came though take fourth place in a seasons best time to qualify for the final on Sunday.

In the other heat, Sara Treacy and Kerry Flaherty both ran personal best times to get to the final as well.

The 3000m final is on Sunday at 3:15pm Irish time.

In the qualifying rounds of the womens 1500m, Ciara Mageean finished third to get through to the final on Sunday.

After getting boxed in during the race, she had a strong finish in the home straight.

Ciara who is from Portaferry in Co.Down is one of Ireland's best track athletes and the final of the 1500m is on Sunday at 3:45pm.

Michelle Finn from Cork on the left staying out of trouble in the women's 3000m Steeplechase

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