English and Mageean star Irish attractions

Mark English and Ciara Mageean will spearhead the home interest at tonight’s Morton Games and, with a little over five weeks until the World Championships, it’s a key chance for them against international rivals.

English will have one eye on his time during tonight’s 800m, the Donegal man needing the world qualifying standard of 1:45.80. With the pacemaker expected to go through halfway in 50 seconds, the stage is set for English to book his spot. His chief rivals will be Isaiah Harris, Erik Sowinski and Harun Abda.