McCarthy stays on track despite pushy Dutchman

DAVID McCARTHY and Ailís McSweeney qualified for the semi-finals of their respective 800m and 100m events on an exciting, and controversial, morning for Irish athletes at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona.

McCarthy, through no fault of his, was embroiled in an incredible clash with Holland’s Robert Lathouwers, which resulted in the Dutchman being disqualified.

The incident occurred at the crown of the final bend when McCarthy, who had taken up the lead at the 300m mark, was gunning for home.