Shinkins and Turnbull battle way to semi-finals

KAREN SHINKINS, whose season turned around in recent weeks, took another major step back to form yesterday when she made it through to this evening’s semi-finals of the women’s 400.

She is one of two Irish semi-finalists on this evening’s programme along with Gareth Turnbull who made it through Saturday evening’s first round of the men’s 1,500m and while both got through amongst the fastest losers they deserve their chance.

While Gillian O’Sullivan celebrated her silver medal yesterday Karen crept quietly through the mayhem in the mixed zone, stopping to congratulate her team mate to enjoy a celebration on her own in a quiet corner.