DAVID GILLICK battled his way through to today’s semi-finals of the men’s 400m but there was heartbreak for Derval O’Rourke when she failed in her attempt to get a place in the final of the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Championships in Osaka.

David Gillick produced a solid display when finishing third to qualify in his 400 metres heat at the World Championships in Osaka this morning.