Flying finish but shaky start costs Derval dearly

SHE may still have to thrill the fans with a win at The Mardyke, but at least they could marvel at the way Derval O’Rourke finished the 100m hurdles at Cork City Sports on Saturday.

If only her start had matched her finish, the former world indoor champion and European silver medallist would surely have secured that long overdue win on her home turf.

After an horrendous start, the Leevale star was left chasing down the stylish Jamaican, Andrea Bliss, but the finish line came just that bit too soon, with Bliss winning in 12.96 secs and O’Rourke second in 13 secs. However, she beat Polish girl, Aurelia Tryianska (13.01 secs) for the first time this season.