English aiming for podium finish in Olympics

Mark English has said he is aiming to get his 800 metre time down enough for a podium position at the Olympics.

English aiming for podium finish in Olympics
Wed, 26 Nov, 2014 - 16:06

Mark English has said he is aiming to get his 800 metre time down enough for a podium position at the Olympics.

English said it as he scooped the athlete of the year award at this afternoon’s National Athletics Awards.

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