Hession qualifies for 200m final

Paul Hession has qualified for tomorrow's final of the men's 200m at the European Athletics Championships in Helsinki.

The Athenry sprinter had finished fifth in his semi-final to put him out of the running for a spot in the decider - but the disqualification of Greek Likourgos-Stefanos Tsakonas allowed Hession a berth through as a fastest loser.

Earlier, Jessie Barr finished eighth in the final of the women's 400m hurdles.

Her time of 56.83 was not enough to qualify her for the Olympics.

Brian Gregan competes in the men's 400m final at 7:25 Irish time.

More to follow.