Athletics: Ciara Mageean left frustrated in Athlone after fifth place finish

Ciara Mageean couldn’t hide her disappointment after a fifth place finish in the women’s 1500m in 4:12.46 on an exciting night of athletics at the Athlone International Grand Prix. Athletics

In a strange race where Mageean expected to win, Romania’s Claudia Bobocea escaped from the pack early on and was never reeled in taking the win in a new personal best of 4:08.19. Australia’s Zoe Buckman finished second in 4:11.18 with Great Britain’s Sara McDonald third in 4:11.62.

“That’s not where I know I am right now and where I can be and where I want to be,” said a disenchanted Mageean afterwards. “That’s sport. I’m disappointed with today. I have to evaluate. My big aim is the European Indoors and I want to have a good position up there and walk away with a good name for myself.