Adeleke powers into world semi-final in Oregon

STAR: Ireland’s Rhasidat Adeleke. ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Rhasidat Adeleke produced another brilliant performance to advance to the 400m semi-final at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon yesterday, the 19-year-old Dubliner finishing second in her heat in 51.59.

“I got out a little too slow and I fell asleep,” said Adeleke. “I just made sure that by the 350 mark I was in contention and then I was able to shut it down a bit, I didn’t want to strain too much.” Adeleke withdrew from the mixed relay final on Friday after feeling unwell following the heats, where she clocked a blazing 49.80-second split.