Good Irish effort in athletics distance relay

Athletics Ireland put up a spirited challenge in the men’s distance medley relay at the Armory Invitational, going under the old world record but having to be content with second in 9:25.37 behind a dominant US outfit in 9:19.93.

Matthew Centrowitz set the U.S. well on their way with a 2:49.47 split with Ireland and the rest playing catch-up. Clonliffe Harriers’ Declan Murray (2:53.17) handed over to clubmate Brian Gregan (47.40) with Mark English (UCD) laying in wait on the 800m leg.

English got them into second with the fastest 800m split of 1:46.59 with Leevale’s Ciarán Ó Lionáird 20m adrift. He bravely caught up with Pat Casey but faded on the last 200m.