In-form Nolan ready for shot at European medal in Madrid

JAMES NOLAN, silver-medallist in Ghent five years ago, has hit form at precisely the right time in advance of next weekend’s European indoor championships in Madrid.

The 28-year-old Offaly man bounced back from a disastrous start to his indoor season to post his qualifying standard for the weekend and underscore it with the second fastest ever run by an Irishman over 1,000m.

Yesterday he declared himself ready to challenge for a medal in Madrid, insisting he is in the best shape ever.