First into action was Niamh Markham qualifying from her heat in 2nd place in a time of 2:20.55. She ran a considerably faster time in the final with a very fast finishing lap to secure 3rd place in an excellent time of 2:14.94. In the mens 800m heat Darragh lynch qualified also in 2nd place in a time of 2.03.66. In the final he was very much in contention up to the sprint to the line finishing in 3rd place with a great time of 1.58.91.
