Double delight for speedster McKillop

Michael McKillop completed the middle distance double in scintillating fashion at the IPC World Championships in Lyon, yesterday.

Having retained his 800m crown on Sunday, the Antrim native was odds-on to secure a first World Championship gold medal over the longer distance.

Two years ago in Christchurch, McKillop eased to a comfortable victory in the 1,500m, though given only two athletes competed there was no medal presentation, adding extra incentive to yesterday’s race.