Gillick going strong as Ireland through to 4x400m relay final

The long career of David Gillick has been extended further by Ireland’s qualification for the final of the men’s 4x400m relay at the European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam, writes Will Downing.

A brilliant display from Brian Gregan, Craig Lynch, Gillick and Thomas Barr saw the Irish squad rattle out a time 3:04.92 – good enough for fourth, a fastest loser’s place in the final, and edging Ireland even closer to Olympic qualification.