O'Lionaird falls on bittersweet final day in Zurich for Team Ireland

A bittersweet final day for Ireland at the European Athletics Championships in Zurich saw fourth and fifth places achieved, with another national record taken – but so much more was possible.

O'Lionaird falls on bittersweet final day in Zurich for Team Ireland

A bittersweet final day for Ireland at the European Athletics Championships in Zurich saw fourth and fifth places achieved, with another national record taken – but so much more was possible.

A dramatic fall while leading with 600 metres to go denied Ciaran Ó Lionáird a chance of a medal in the men’s 1500m final.

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