“Fingers crossed” was the message from Derval O’Rourke for today’s semi-finals and final as she battled through her world indoor 60m hurdles heat and a suspect starting gun as a fastest loser in 8.19 seconds at the Atakoy Stadium in Istanbul.

Derval O'Rourke is through to tomorrow's semi-finals at the World Indoor Championships.

Britain’s Jessica Ennis was today facing a nerve-wracking battle to add the European Championship heptathlon title to her medal collection.