Louise Shanahan powers through to European 800m final

ONTO THE NEXT ONE: Ireland’s Louise Shanahan reacts to hearing she qualified for the 800m Final. ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Louise Shanahan had never made it beyond a heat at a major championship before now but the Leevale athlete has changed all that in style by booking a third run in as many days.

This morning’s impressive semi-final effort means she will now be going again tomorrow night in the final of the European Championships 800m.