Battling Gillick gets set for his toughest test

DAVID GILLICK faces the most daunting if most exciting assignment of his career later today in the semi-finals of the men’s 400m at the World Championships in Berlin.

The two-time European indoor champion earned himself automatic qualification yesterday morning when finishing second in his first-round heat. The race was won by Robert Tobin (Great Britain) in 45.50 secs with Gillick second in 45.54 and Rabah Yousif third in 45.55.

But Gillick had to work hard. After running a good back straight he went into the top bend disputing third place but lost ground and there were five-in-a-row turning into the finishing straight.