Mark English upgrades bronze to silver at European Indoor Championships

Mark English went in to the European Indoor Championships in Prague as Ireland’s main medal hope and he proved he could handle the pressure by delivering a silver medal in the 800m in 1:47.20.

“I think this championships proved that I can medal under pressure,” confirmed the 21-year-old who went one better than his bronze medal at the European outdoor championships.

“In Zurich I wasn’t under much pressure to medal. It’s nice to know now going into Beijing (world championships in August) when there is that bit of expectation that I will perform.