Cragg goes through as a fastest loser

Alistair Cragg had a nervous wait before his qualification for Saturday's 5000m final at the European Athletics Championships was confirmed.

Alistair Cragg had a nervous wait before his qualification for Saturday's 5000m final at the European Athletics Championships was confirmed.

Cragg could not break into the top five in his heat over the closing lap, finishing sixth in 13:37.66 and outside of the automatic qualifying spots.

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