Athetics: I just wasn't focused, says Sonia

Sonia O’Sullivan’s dreams of a 1,500 and 3,000m double came to an instant halt two thirds of the way during the longer race when the Cork star fell off the pace.

Less than three hours after qualifying easily for tomorrow’s 1,500m final, O’Sullivan was attempting to match the feat of arch-rival Gabriela Szabo who won both titles in Maebashi two years ago.