Sonia blasts ‘unfair’ Beijing decision

SONIA O’SULLIVAN has lashed the treatment meted out to 800m runner David Campbell in the selection of B standard athletes for the Olympic Games.

Thomas Chamney got one of the three B standard places which were agreed by the Olympic Council of Ireland after he beat Campbell in the 800m final at the Woodies DIY national championships on Sunday.

Afterwards the 24-year-old Clonmel man said he was advised by Athletics Ireland to return from Belgium where he was due to run on Saturday night and compete in the championships.