‘It’s a joke’: Irish athlete lashes out at authorities after defeat

“Once you’ve represented one country past a certain age, that should be your country for life.“

Fionnuala McCormack made no attempt to hide her frustration with the rules after finishing fourth in the 10,000m at the European athletic championships.

McCormack (née Britton) also finished in the same position in the event at the last European Championships in Helsinki four years ago.