Phil Healy bows out at semi-final stage

Bandon athlete had won her heat earlier in the day

2022 IAAF World Indoor Athletic Championships, Stark Arena, Belgrade, Serbia 18/3/2022

Phil Healy held her head high after bowing out of the women’s 400m at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade tonight. The Bandon AC athlete was well off her best in the semi-final when fading to sixth place in 52.40.

Earlier in the day Healy had taken victory in her heat in 51.75 and, having drawn the favourable lane six in the semi-final, hopes were high that she could advance to the six-woman final. However, after reaching halfway in fourth place, Healy was unable to summon anything to challenge for a top-three qualifying spot, her legs becoming bankrupt over the final 50 metres.