Irish in semi-final action in Berlin today

Three Irish athletes are in action in the semi-finals of their respective events at the World Championships in Berlin today.

Derval O'Rourke takes part in the penultimate stage of the 100m hurdles after finishing second in her heat last night, while Paul Hession will contest the semi-finals of the 200m after coming third in his quarter-final.

David Gillick, meanwhile, also lines up in the semi-finals of the 400m after finishing second in his heat yesterday morning.