David Gillick continued to roll back the years with a big season’s best at the Belfast International for a second place finish on Saturday Gillick (DSD) has been adopting a “one race at a time” approach to his comeback and posted an impressive 47.24 behind England’s Theo Campbell in 46.24. Timmy Crowe (Clonliffe Harriers) rounded out the top three with a 47.37 second clocking. Gillick’s 47.24 improved significantly on his 48.05 season opener in damp and inclement conditions at the Mary Peters Track.
Ireland’s best walkers competed in much warmer conditions in Rome. Alex Wright (Leevale) was first man home in 55th in 1:24:46, Brendan Boyce (Letterkenny) was 63rd in 1:25:38, Robert Heffernan (Togher) who had been feeling unwell prior to the event was 68th in 1:26:48 with Cian McManamon 71st in 1:27:26.
There were still a number of good performances in Belfast despite the less than favourable track weather. John Travers (Donore Harriers) coasted to victory in the men’s 3,000m in 8:03.69 but led home three World junior qualifying times.
Source: Athletics Ireland
