Campbell cruises to historic Santry double

David Campbell claimed an historic double at the Woodie's DIY National Senior Track & Field Championships in Santry by becoming the first man to win both the 800m and 1500m titles since Eamonn Coghlan achieved the feat in 1981.

Campbell beat defending champion Thomas Chamney into second in an ultra-competitive 800 final. The Maynooth man came home first in a time of 1 minute, 49.45 seconds, leaving Chamney and the third-placed David McCarthy in his wake.