Gillick aims to hit top gear in European Cup

DAVID GILLICK will have the A standard for the world championships in Helsinki as his target when he lines up for the 400m at the European Cup in Leiria, Portugal, on the weekend of June 18/19.

The European indoor champion got his outdoor season off to a flying start when he posted a career best 45.93 secs last week and, while that was a B standard for Helsinki, it was also good enough to indicate that the 45.55 A standard is within his grasp.

The selectors have named James Nolan at 3,000m. He has previously represented his country in the 800m and 1,500m at this level.