Gregan pleased despite missing final shot

Ireland’s Brian Gregan, the sole Irish performer on day three at the World Track and Field Championships in Moscow, finished 7th in his 400m semi-final in 45.98.

Though he lacked the extra gears to advance, Gregan said he was still upbeat.

“This was a bonus after making it through the heat,” he said. “I just didn’t have the extra gear I usually have. I haven’t been able to do the hard lactic work I needed to do. I couldn’t do a massive amount.