Brian Gregan blazes a trail for Ireland in 400m semis at European Championships

Brian Gregan was beaten only by the double world and European champion Pavel Maslak.

Brian Gregan has blazed a trail for Ireland on the opening morning of the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade by finishing second in the heats of the 400 metres, beaten only by the double world and European champion Pavel Maslak.

Gregan clocked 47.62 seconds in the second heat of five in the opening round of the 400, looking solid and composed throughout, lying second at the break 150 metres in, and staying there.