Cancelling holiday plans pays off for Rhasidat Adeleke as she makes 400m final

Today’s European Championship 400m semi-final was her 48th race of the season and her third-place finish in a time of 51.08 was more than enough to progress her through to tomorrow’s final

QUALIFIED: Ireland's Rhasidat Adeleke during the semi-final. Pic: INPHO/Tom Maher

Rhasidat Adeleke was supposed to be on holidays in Mexico this week but there is important work to be done yet.

Today’s European Championship 400m semi-final was her 48th race of the season between indoors and out, college and international, and her third-place finish in a time of 51.08 was more than enough to progress her through to tomorrow’s final.