Nick Griggs disappointed with silver medal finish in 3000m final at U-20 European championships

"I’m sorry to the Irish fans who were out supporting, my Mum, my Dad, my coach, that I didn’t get the job done,” he said.

SECOND PLACE: Nick Griggs in action. Pic credit: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

It says much about the talent and trajectory of Nick Griggs that a European silver medal could feel to him like a letdown.

But when you’re defending champion, the fastest in the field, anything less than gold can sometimes cut right to the core.