Derval out to build on Athens run

DERVAL O’ROURKE is ready for another big run in Leipzig on Sunday after her promising performance in Athens on Wednesday night when she finished fourth in the 60m hurdles in 8.09 secs.

“It certainly gave me something to build on and a run like that gives you a bit of a boost,” she said. “I must admit that, after what I have been through in recent weeks, I was feeling a bit apprehensive going into the race.

“But look, I ran 8.24 secs in my first indoor race in 2006 and then 8.02 secs in my second so it is not bad at all. In fact I am delighted with it.”