New Irish record for 4x100 women, but no final place

The Irish Women’s 4x100 relay team has failed to qualify for the final at the Spar European Championships in Gottenburg, but did manage to set a new national record in a very competitive semi-final.

The team, led off by last night's 100m hurdles silver medallist Derval O’Rourke, and including Joanne Cuddihy, Aiulis McSweeney and Anna Boyle finished in 44.38 seconds.