Ireland’s Alex Wright has finished down the field in 31st in the men’s 20k walk at the World Athletics Championships in Doha.

On a night where bitterly cold and squally conditions affected some events in the Swedish capital, Barr clocked a reasonable 50.28 seconds in a 400m hurdles showpiece won by European and world champion Karsten Warholm of Norway.

SAIF SAEED SHAHEEN had his Olympic eligibility blocked by the Kenyans last year but he replied in the best possible fashion last night when he retained his world steeplechase title at the expense of the Olympic gold and silver medallists.